With 50 years of riding experience, my motorcycle journey began when I was around 5 or 6, riding dirt bikes with my dad and family friends. I always rode with bigger, more experienced riders—until one day, I became that rider myself. By my teen years, I had built a reputation in my hometown as a skilled and versatile dirt bike rider, setting the stage for what was coming in the ’90s. Already a strong jumper and trick rider, I jumped into the emerging FMX (Freestyle Motocross) scene in the late ’90s, starting out with halftime shows at local motocross races, mud bogs, and monster truck events. Along with a few friends, we were about to take our skills to the world stage of FMX.

Needless to say, I loved entertaining fans and signing autographs for riders of all ages across the country for nearly a decade. This was my full-time career, and I did very well at it, but as one of the older riders, I chose to step away from the FMX roller coaster. After retiring in 2006 with only minor to moderate injuries, I started my own landscaping company in 2007—a job I managed in my downtime when I wasn’t out riding. In recent years, I’ve focused on developing my photography and videography skills to complement my riding. I launched a YouTube channel and built several social media accounts, most notably Instagram and Facebook, which together now reach nearly 100,000 followers. It’s been amazing to see the opportunities this has created to give back to the riding community.