Life has been one wild ride — full of twists, turns, climbs, and the occasional upside-down moment. And through it all, I’ve been chasing the next creative adventure.

For the past 25 years, my “9-to-5” has been designing and building amusement rides. (Let’s be honest — it’s more like 5am to 9pm.) I don’t just build rides… I help build screams, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime. Every bolt tightened and every track aligned is part of something bigger than steel — it’s part of an experience.

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  But art? Art has always been my freedom.

When the world is measured in calculations to the fifth decimal place, contracts, deadlines, and logistics, art is where I exhale. It’s where numbers disappear and instinct takes over. It’s where I can let loose, create without limits, and tap into something raw and powerful. Art isn’t just something I do — it’s how I recharge.

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  Back in high school, I practically lived in the art room — 3 out of 7 class periods a day were spent creating (with a healthy side of drafting, of course). That early mix of creativity and technical precision set the stage for everything that followed.

After graduation, I joined the U.S. Navy, where I learned to weld, erect massive structures, and work with my hands in a whole new way. I was fortunate enough to live in Iceland, Spain, Mississippi, California, and Florida — twice. Those years shaped me. They taught me how things are built from the ground up… and that nothing truly great is made overnight.

After the military and a quick stop through technical school, I landed in central Pennsylvania working for a roller coaster company. That’s where the magic really came together. I learned every step of the process — from “Hey, I want a roller coaster” to the first rider locking in and taking off. Design. Engineering. Fabrication. Installation. The full journey from idea to adrenaline.

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  After 13 years in Pennsylvania, I moved to Florida to help launch another roller coaster company from the ground up. And just like any great ride, there have been climbs, drops, and a few unexpected turns. But through it all, one thing has never changed:

The drive to create.
The need to build.
The thrill of turning imagination into reality.

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  Because whether it’s steel towering into the sky or paint hitting a blank canvas, I’ve always been chasing that same feeling — bringing something incredible to life.