Where did you work before you came to KKMI? I worked at the St. Francis Yacht Club on their Race Management team for 9 years prior to joining KKMI.
What made you want to come work with KKMI? I spent some time in the Richmond yard doing DIY work on the yacht club’s new signal boat. I thoroughly enjoyed being in a small village of skilled craftsmen. I always enjoyed seeing their finished product when their customers would sail up to the yacht club's docks, but seeing the work being done in person... I felt like I was watching an exclusive live performance.
What’s your favorite part of the job so far? Can I pick three favorites? 1) Every boat is different, which makes every day different. 2) Seeing a project come to fruition is a great source of fulfillment for me. 3) There is an endless wealth of knowledge amongst the crew here. I feel very blessed to be a part of it.
What’s something new that you’ve learned since working at KKMI? For the past two months I’ve been working closely with the travelift crew. They have introduced me to the many nuances involved in the process of hauling and launching boats. It’s surprising how precise they must be throughout every step of the process. I have a lot of respect for their work.
Some other generic bio info:
- When I'm not working, I'm surfing. I was in the water at Fort Cronkite just before writing this.
- I grew up in Southern California. Learned how to sail at Balboa Yacht Club.
- Favorite food: carnitas
- Favorite music: classic rock
- Favorite drink: Old Fashioned
- Favorite ice cream flavor: Coffee
