As long as I can remember, I have been a person of passion. I have always taken pride in coming from a family that supported and encouraged me to explore my interests. Whether it was art, music, academics, or sports I have always reached far and taken grasp of the things I love. Through this dedication I have learned quite a bit about all of my interests including my passion for beer. Growing up though, I never really had an interest in drinking. It wasn't until I was about 20 and with a good friend of mine in Albany, NY who really interested and introduced me to the world of beer. Over the years I have learned about many styles of beer, sampled various examples of these styles, and found myself deeply in love with beers. As I mentioned, my family has been behind me in this pursuit of mine. My mom actually was the one who introduced me to the Cicerone program and since then I have devoted myself to this goal of one day becoming a Certified Cicerone Over the years I have enjoyed working through a few interesting jobs, but have been interested in becoming involved in the beer industry for a while now. I realized that working should be something you love as well as something that provides you with the means to do what you love. I have always devoted myself to the things I love such as music and design, whether through playing in bands, doing graphic design work for my friends, or simply by helping my friends' bands. Now, I want to do the same for my passion for beer and give others the quality and the care I believe their beer deserves.