As a child, I was homeschooled and always had a fascination with history.  As part of my education, my Mother would take us to historical places, for a hands-on learning experience.  On these trips, I always loved watching the blacksmiths.  I was fascinated watching them turn metal into tools and pieces of art.

Later in life, as a young man, I joined the Marines and proudly served my country, meeting life-long friends and seeing the world along the way.

After I got out of the Marines in 2009 I did a lot of jobs from carpentry to sales.  Currently, I work in natural gas, but despite the professional experiences and growth, I never found anything I fell in love with. 

That all changed one Christmas.  I was given the gift of a forging class and this kicked off a whole new chapter in my life.  I was inspired and found a new obsession.  I love learning from other smiths and use every opportunity to learn and apply every new technique I learn about.

Having found this new inspiration and love of this craft, I plan to forge ahead, with the goal of honing my craft and continuing on this creative journey.

Thank you for your support in my journey.