High School
Attended Hampton Roads Academy and was a part of the two-time Virginia state championship teams ... Member of the conference-winning 200 medley relay ... Conference champion in the 200 free ... Swam for the Coast Guard Blue Dolphins club team ... Holds club record in the 200 free ... Qualified for the 2009 Junior Championships in the 50 free, 200 free and 100 fly.

Personal
Son of Michael and Teresa Rutherford ... Has a brother, Eric ... Major is currently undeclared.