A little bit about me - Nerd. Animal lover. Traveler. Foodie. Philosopher. Motorhead. Long distance enthusiast. (Not necessarily in that order.)
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, I grew up on the family hobby farm surrounded by all creatures great and small. This brought me in tune with nature, and our place within it. Though not particularly mechanically inclined, I have always had a passion for things with engines - particularly if I could drive them.
A Formula One career not looking too likely, I delved into another passion of mine – computers and technology. Being an insanely logical person, but striving for that connection with real people, I focused on the interactions and practical uses of technology, rather than strictly entering in the 0s and 1s of a binary world.
My life journey transitioned to South Florida to complete graduate studies; I then realized had an affinity for palm trees at Christmas (over slushy ice). Having traveled the globe significantly as well as pushed the wheels of my career into motion, I settled down and started a family. However, the wanderlust was always there…
My amazing and supportive wife recognized it, and fully supported my venture on two wheels. In fact, she helped me select my first (and so far only bike) – a 2017 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special. A well-established coworker and long-distance rider coaxed me into the small club of long distance riding, and I completed my first Iron Butt – a 1500 mile journey in 24 hours to the Stagecoach Café for the “Last Ride of the Year”. I was hooked.
Entering this spiritual and physical endeavor is the ultimate expression of this passion, and with it, I also hope to raise awareness of the plight of indigenous youngster’s challenges through philanthropically raising funds for STEM (Science Technology Engineering Management) opportunities to support these deserving youngsters.
This will be the culmination of my personal “Protagonist Goals”: Man vs. Nature / Man vs. Machine / Man vs. Himself. Bring on the 2022 challenge – Hoka Hey!!
Fund raising will be done for American Indian Science and Engineering Society
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