Bio
MY START IN BMX
I started riding BMX in 1982, back in Northbridge, Massachusetts. Childhood was a time of stickball games and building our own adventures. We even carved out a BMX track with jumps and berms right next to my home. It was pure joy, the wind in my face, the freedom of it all.
MY LEARNING YEARS
My early riding was all about the thrill. I got into BMX Freestyle, pushing myself on quarter-pipe ramps. There were plenty of scraped knees and bruised egos, but every tumble was a lesson. It fueled my drive to understand my limits and then dare to cross them. I was part of the 'East Coast Wheels Team' and competed at a high level in the AFA Freestyle competition series.
MY GOLDEN YEARS
The 1980s were electric for BMX. My passion led me to the global stage as part of Ron Stebenne's Mountain Dew/GT Trick Team. I went on the GT BMX World Tour with Martin Aparijo, performing in places like England, Ireland, France, Belgium, Spain, and Venezuela. It was an incredible journey, building connections and sharing the sport.
MY SPONSORS
I had the privilege of being a brand ambassador for some major names, including GT, Pepsi, and Converse. These weren't just sponsorships; they were testaments to my skill and the potential they saw in aligning with my story.
RAMPS I BUILT AND RODE
In Northbridge, we didn't just ride; we built our own world. My friends and I crafted jumps and berms with our own hands, even designing a drainage system for our track. Later, our half-pipe ramps, originally for county fairs, found unexpected demand as backdrops for Hollywood commercials and movies.
THE CREW I RODE WITH
My roots in BMX were deeply anchored with friends like Scott Moroney, Matt Salmon (who we called 'M Craze'), Tony Peloquin, and Jeff Larson. On the GT BMX World Tour, Brian Scura was also part of the freestylers. We shared countless rides and pushed each other.
MY COMPETITIONS
I competed at a high level in the AFA Freestyle competition series. It was about mastering tricks and challenging myself to match and surpass global benchmarks.
RIDING TODAY
I stopped actively riding BMX in 2005. These days, I reflect on those experiences and how they shaped my approach to life and business.
MY CAREER NOW
Today, I'm based in San Diego, California, and my career is in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. I launched the "FIVE Minute Bark" podcast, where I've conducted over 300 interviews. I'm also the creative force behind RankingMastery, a software platform designed to help businesses enhance their online presence and climb the SEO ladder.
