I was born and raised in Southern California where my passion for the ocean lead me to earning a degree in Marine Biology from Cal State Long Beach and another in Fish Pathology from Auburn University. My long-held dream to move to the Big Island finally became a reality in 2000 when I began a career in aquaculture.

Every day I am reminded of how blessed I am to enjoy the beauty, life, diversity, energy, and serenity of the Big Island. From driv...