I  was born in Santa Rosa, California in 1971, Located in Northern California. This is where I was introduced to hunting and fishing at the age of  4. 

As long as I can remember I have had a strong desire to be out in the woods amongst the animals and wildlife, whether it was just for a hike or hunting and fishing, the woods were where I felt most at home. 

When I was a young boy my Grandparents where avid outdoors man and practically took over raising me taking me along on their hunting and fishing adventures, I can remember my first trip with them like it was yesterday and it's been 29 years since that trip, We went to Modoc County hunting for Big Mule Deer. 

My Grandfather Harvested Two Big Mule Deer Bucks, I remember being amazed how pretty they were and at that moment I think my mind was made up I wanted to work with these beautiful creatures the rest of my life and the dream of me someday becoming a Taxidermist was born. 

My Grandparents and I returned to Modoc many times to hunt and fish throughout my growing up I would have to say these are my fondest memories of my childhood. It took many years for my dream to become a reality. 

In the Mid 1990's I started working with a local Taxidermist mounting Birds. I did this for about a year and decided it was time to start thinking about starting a family. In 2005 I went back to Taxidermy working for Master Taxidermist Robert Bennett which Now holds a world Title in the Masters Division of Taxidermy. 

In 2006 I attended Taxidermy school in Montana for 3 months at Missoula Valley School of Taxidermy instructed  by Master Taxidermist Tim Wood.  When I returned from School I continued to work with World Champion Robert Bennett and still do to this day. 

I entered my first professional Taxidermy Competition in the open division in Redding California at California Association of Taxidermist Northern State Championships in 2006. There I took two second place ribbons.  In 2007 I entered the World Taxidermy Championships in Reno Nevada, Where I entered the professional division, there I took one first place ribbon and two second place ribbons. The same year 2007 I returned to Redding California at the California Association of Taxidermist Northern State Championships Where I took Two First place ribbons, a best in category ribbon, Wasco Enterprise Master line award for highest scoring game head, and two second place ribbons. 

I now enjoy my two beautiful daughters and my lovely wife, while running a full time Taxidermy shop, Doing what I have dreamed for so long. Life can't get much better. 

A special Thanks to my Grandparents, I would not be the man I am today if it was not for them.

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5421 Evonne Ave 
Santa Rosa, CA, 95409
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