I grew up in Western New York where I studied Computer Science and received my BSc. from The University at Buffalo and now work as a programmer for Budge Studios in Montreal.

Growing up, we always had dogs but it wasn't until I moved to Canada in 2003 that I became active in the world of pure bred dogs. Since moving to Canada I've gone from dog world rookie to regular and in addition to being active in the Dachshund world I'm also an avid musher, spending my winter weekends on the trails with the TrailRoc siberians.

I am a member in good standing of the Canadian Kennel Club, the Eastern Canada Dachshund Club, the Siberian Husky Club of Canada and the Chateauguay Valley Kennel Club.