Colton joined the WSN staff in 2016 in a part-time data entry position. He became a full-time employee in 2019 as his role expanded. Along with entering data, Colton is a contributing writer on various parts of the site. He also serves as the event director for the many showcase, combine, and team tournament events run under the WSN flag.
Colton is a graduate of Richland Center High School and went on to attend college at UW-Richland and UW-Eau Claire. He played basketball for the Roadrunners at UW-Richland. Colton will enter his tenth season coaching high school basketball, and his eighth at his alma mater Richland Center. He serves as the junior varsity head coach and varsity assistant. Colton and his fiancée Rebecca recently bought a house in Viola where they currently reside.