I enjoy photographing sunsets, severe storms, and well-lit scenery. While by no means a professional, I always seek to improve the quality of my efforts in this area.

I have had a longtime interest in history. From the advances in numerical weather prediction to the dynamics that led to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, I find the past very interesting because there are a lot of valuable insights that can be gleaned from these time periods. Also, there's some intriguing little tidbits, especially the further back in time you go.

As a Scout, the wisdom of our motto "Be Prepared" was proven time and time again in many indoor and outdoor circumstances. However, I have always preferred to be prepared not just when in the outdoors, but in all aspects of my personal life. Of particular note, I have taken numerous online emergency management courses provided by FEMA. These courses provided me with the opportunity to learn about topics from continuity of operations planning to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, among others.

I hold a General Class Amateur Radio License from the FCC, allowing me to use numerous types of handheld radios across a wide range of frequencies. In addition, I am a member of the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) and my local county Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), where I combine my interest in radio with my interest in emergency management.