From an early age, I was an atypical dreamer. I was passed a feverish love of automobiles from my father, and even before I could speak, I could identify car makes and models by pointing. Growing up, my mom taught that anything is possible if you have enough aptitude and technical talent. Since then, I made a career and lifestyle out of mixing daydreams and hobbies with work. With 27 years of history in the automotive and theme park industries, I tapped a diverse and eclectic range of work experiences that share a common thread—avoiding the ordinary. This background also provides an engaging and technically accurate source for unique scene setting and storytelling. An avid fiction reader myself, I gravitate toward stories that are motivating, energetic, and faithful to technical details. My history of vehicle ownership (47 and counting) is as diverse and unique as my career history. I received a business degree from Arizona State University and spent ten years working at automotive test facilities for General Motors and Nissan. In 2005, I followed my dream and left the auto industry for a behind-the-scenes career leading ride maintenance projects and programs at Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Knott’s Berry Farm. I live