How did I get here ?

.. . so i got a paper route.

At age 13, all I wanted was childhood transportation. I got that first real bicycle at the local bicycle shop. That became a class to learn how to work on the bicycle, not stopping there I found myself employed at that same shop. I didn’t see it then but, that was the first few steps into a life long love of the bicycle and all the adventures that such a simple vehicle can provide

I kept the bicycle with me thru all the places I went in life, the U.S. Navy in Europe and Hawaii, living in Florida, California, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington State and North Carolina, my home. I graduated college, then gained experience as a certified aviation welder learning the skills and techniques to weld thin and exotic materials that the bicycle industry has been using for decades.

There came a point I wanted to be the hand that controlled my future and I hung that proverbial shingle out and started building frames. I had the help of friends willing to let me learn and build frames for them.  I still thank these folks with their faith in my skills.

Each day I strive to keep learning about this craft, there is always more to learn and I hope to be able give what I have learned to others.

As a frame builder, I feel my job is to give the rider the best possible way to see the world around them, the beautiful and graceful Bicycle.