I've been working in the Daytona Beach, FL area for over 21 years as a Graphic Artist. The last 9 of those years have been spent working as an Art Director for Daytona Trophy, Inc. I was born in Virginia but grew up and graduated from High School in the small beach town of New Smyrna Beach, FL. Artistic ability seems to run in my family, I've always had the urge to be creative for as long as I can remember. I have an A.S. Degree in Commercial and Advertising Art from Daytona Beach Community College and have been into computer graphics since it's infancy in the mid 80's. I have always worked exclusively on Apple Computers. Before my addiction with computers began I was employed airbrushing custom surfboards for several years. These days I spend my spare time creating websites, editing video & Skateboarding as much as possible. Skateboarding has been in my blood since I was 9 years old. I was the Florida State Overall Champion at the young age of 11. At 14 yrs old I turned professional and traveled the country for several years entering vertical and bowlriding contests and doing Demo's. I had a signature model with Markel Skateboards and was best known in the skateboard world for inventing the "Layback Invert". Through the 90's my interests turned to Surfing, Snowboarding and Computers but I never quit skating. There has never been any question in my mind that "I will always be a skateboarder". After attending a couple skateboard reunions 5 years ago I was motivated to start riding and competing again at the age of 37. The "FloridaSkater.com" website is responsible for reuniting and motivating hundreds of skaters such as myself to return to the sport they love so much. I was honored to be inducted into the "Florida Skateboard Hall of Fame" in April of 2002. I am now 42 yrs old and the last several years of my life have been some of the best so far. I am also Art Director and co/owner of Soul Trip Skateboards which is currently producing my "Man's Ruin II" Signature Model skateboard. Over the last couple years I've been involved with the NSB-Skate committee trying to get a first class skateboard park built in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I can't think of a better way to give something back to my hometown than helping to provide a facility where people of all ages can enjoy the greatest sport in the world. More details of my skate career can be found in a 2001 Interview on the FloridaSkater.com website. Want to know more? Visit my personal Myspace Page and say hi.