I was born and raised in Park City, Utah. I spent much of my life enjoying the outdoors skiing, windsurfing, and biking with friends and family. 

Margie and Jim, my parents who met teaching skiing in Park City, encouraged my athletic habits by taking me skiing at the age of 2 and yearly trips to Hood River for windsurfing.

Music came into my life in 5th grade when I began playing trombone in the school bands. Jazz music became my passion and took me all the way through college. Along the way I started paying drums and eventually the bass guitar, too. I currently play upright bass with bluegrass band Public Radio. 

I also play five string electric bass with one of the local favorite rock/country bands, The Kim Stocking Band. Playing with the fine musicians in these groups around the valley has refined my musical playing abilities and provided me with some of my best friendships.

After college I followed a job opportunity with Scott USA to Ketchum Idaho, near the Sun Valley Resort. Over the last few years I have made it my home, still enjoying all my favorite outdoor sports. Finding a balance with work, friends, and music always adds to the continuing adventure.