PSIA-AASI

Where did you grow up? Colorado Springs/Slopes of Breckenridge

How long have you worked for PSIA-AASI? Since June 2007

Other creds: Certified Level III alpine instructor and a former Rocky Mountain Division board member

What's your favorite personal item in your office? Photos of some great ski trips

What’s your favorite daily ritual at work? No two days are the same, and that is what keeps it interesting for me.

Other faves:
- Travel destination: Moab, UT
- Current TV show: Anything on Discovery HD
- Movie: Shawshank Redemption
- Sports team: THE University of Colorado Golden Buffaloes
- Board game: Monopoly
- Food: Anything homecooked
- Beverage: Tanqueray and tonic
- Color: Blue
- Run: My stash, located at Breckenridge, is discussed on a need-to-know basis. It's my favorite for a reason.
- On-mountain restaurant: Anything stuffed in my pocket for the lift ride
- Off-mountain restaurant: The Quandry Grill in Breckenridge
- Ski or riding destination: Chugach Mountains

Name unusual talent you possess: I’m a certified river guide, have a commercial driver’s license, graduated from The Bartending College, and I’m a great cook.

What’s something that not many people know about you? I summitted Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2005.

What would you say to someone not involved in snowsports to encourage him or her to try skiing or riding? The sports are great, but the culture is better. Skiing and riding introduce you to people from all walks of life who share the common passion of riding on snow.

What animated or cartoon character do you most identify with? Snoopy

What do you typically eat for breakfast? A bagel pretty much every day, but more important, coffee.

What song title best describes a typical day of work at PSIA-AASI? "Hook, " by Blues Traveler

Who are your favorite bands or musicians? Dave Matthews Band, Zac Brown Band, Marvin Gaye

Coolest place you have ever been: Seefield, Austria

What’s your best snowsports memory? Four consecutive bluebird powder (really deep) days at Big Sky, MT.

Top three off-snow activities:
1) Whitewater rafting
2) Golf
3) Working on the toys: 1975 Fiat Spider, 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100

Describe your first ski/ride outfit: I didn’t remember it, but apparently it was a blue one-piece and a red hat, according to this picture that was taken shortly before my third birthday.

What’s your favorite flavor of Lifesaver? Orange