- Born legally blind in one eye.
- Former Alaskan-Commercial Fisherman.
- Worked for the U.S. Forest Service measuring Douglas Fir trees.
- Attended George Fox University where he was Creator and President of the Art Club, which hosted art appreciation and gallery-walk nights.
- A galleried Visual Artist with pieces ranging from paintings to block prints.
- One of three people chosen from a nationwide online search to screen test for The Discovery Channel; there were over 1600 applicants.
- Worked at an art supply store for over two years.
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