Jay Grochowski grew up in Lisle, Illinois. He earned his BA in journalism from Indiana University where he played outfield for the Hoosiers. After two years as the Sports Information Director and Head Baseball Coach at George Williams College in Downers Grove IL, Jay embarked on a 35-year sales career that has taken him to each of the lower 48 and Hawaii. He currently lives near Chicago. Kelli’s Pine is his first novel.