High School: Swam at Woodland Hills High School for George Heidinger...a member of the 200 and 400 free relays that hold the school record...honor roll member...two-sport athlete: swimming and volleyball.

Personal: Business major...born Sept. 24, 1987, in Pittsburgh, PA...son of Rocco and Georgeann Perla...swam for Woodland Hills Aquatic Team...hobbies include Modifying cars and disc jockeying.