Facts About the Author

Mantua, Utah.

I was raised in rural Mantua, Utah, firstborn in a family of six. Much of my childhood was spent under the sun: hiking, swimming in the lake, and riding my bicycle took up most summers, while sledding, building snow forts, and chopping firewood engaged the winter months. I was a very happy boy!

My teenage years brought the discovery of rock and roll, and led to the purchase of a bass guitar. I played in numerous groups, played gigs regularly, and even did some professional recording. Music influenced everything I did, and still does today.

In high school, I played in a hardcore group called "The Elephant Gun".
Here we are playing at a club in Logan, Utah.

School brought me to Cedar City, where I met my lovely wife on a blind date. We are the “outdoorsy” type, and love to travel. My love of the outdoors inspired me to start my own camping equipment company, Cool Buffalo. It is a project I am quite proud of. I currently play bass in a local jazz group, shoot outdoor photography and the occasional wedding, as well as work full-time at Grifols Plasma Collection center.

My life motto is “The journey is the destination”. I do my best to see the big picture, and take it easy.

My wife and I visiting the Grand Canyon in 2015.