He used to live in Minnesota. Among others, he served as coach on Riley's hockey team. When Riley was 11, he led his family to move to San Francisco, where he starts work for Brang, a tech startup company. As soon as they arrive, his work consumes him, and he becomes more distant from his family. When at home, he is almost always seen on the phone, discussing investor problems. He is notably absent when Riley's mom brings her to the local league's tryouts. He also becomes somewhat oblivious to Riley's own struggles, and seeing a strange new attitude from her part only results in a fight between them. He tries to make amends later, but his words can't touch her.