Motorcycles have been in my family for many, many years. I began riding on my own when I was 5 years old. There are family pictures of me in diapers riding on the fuel tank holding onto the cross bar of a dirt bike. Not sure if Mom or Dad was the operator. Life has come a long ways since then. I now use a motorcycle for work. You may ask, what job allows you to work using a motorcycle. The answer is ? - Motor officer for the city of Fayetteville. I began this career in 1995 and became certified for motor patrol in 2000. The whole family rides and my father has a repair shop. Once motorcycling gets into your blood it becomes a part of your life forever. I encourage everyone who has an interest in motorcycling to get involved and give it a try. I always recommend a safety course. No matter what the outcome, you will be a much safer driver and more aware of motorcycles while on the roadways. Who knows, it may also get into your blood too.

I began my street motorcycling experience in 2005 and the passion has continued to grow since. I purchased my first bike on a whim due to the brilliant cobalt blue 2004 HD® CVO™ Deuce which “sold me”. I have since purchased other bikes keeping them all to this day except for one that got traded in much to my chagrin. I’m often asked why I kept all of them (instead of trading them in). I tell people that when we decided to have our second child I didn’t trade in the first child. So, I have used that same philosophy regarding bike purchases.

In 2006, I took the Skilled Riders course at PTHD which launched my interest in becoming a better rider. I made a point of riding with people that were better than myself merely to learn from them. 2013 was the year I was asked to become the Head Road Captain for the H.O.G.® Chapter (Harley® Owners Group). Through much research and diligence, I spent hours on the range working with other Road Captains practicing our skills to make tight turns, cone weaves, emergency stops, etc. It was then that I decided that I needed to become certified to teach the Riding Academy program which I completed in 2014.

Becoming a Rider Coach Instructor for the Basic Riders Course and the Skilled Riders Course’s has been enriching toward my own safety awareness and riding abilities. Seeing the smiles and progress from students has been a thrill to be a part of. From people that have never been on a bike to those that have been riding for 30 years will gain from taking our courses. It will truly provide a solid foundation for you to learn the proper techniques to riding vs listening to those myths. What are you waiting for? Sign up for a class today so you too can learn to ride safely and properly.

I have completed 5 Iron Butt Association rides and am behind the handlebars for 20,000 – 25,000 miles per year. I base decisions on SILR – Screw It Lets Ride!!!