I was born in Fresno and grew up in the country on the west side. As a child I have found memories of spending time with my uncle and grandfather packing in the high Sierras. Later as a teenager I would camp in Shaver Lake and Dinkey Creek. Back then I knew I wanted to someday live in the beautiful Sierras.

Although my career took me to Southern California in 1996, I continued to dream of one day living in Shaver Lake. I was able to fulfill my dream in 2018.