I've been around fish and animals my whole life especially with a father like mine. Who I thank every day for getting me involved in this hobby. My interest in the hobby didn't take off until I was 15 when I received my fish, some swordtails. Eventually this spurred a large interest into science. This eventually inspired me to attend Western Michigan University where I received a bachelor's of science in biology. I currently am employed at a biomedical research lab. My interests in the hobby a geared towards the maintenance and captive care of species of concerns and endangered species. This interest has turned my dining room of my one bedroom into a 30 tank fish room. In our local club SWMAS. I am the BAP chairman and the Vice President.