Hobby: Drums

Have you always been musically inclined?
From a young age I was interested in music and always humming and tapping along with the radio.

When did you get your first drum set?

I saved up to buy my first drum set at 7 years old. Shortly after that, I started lessons at a local music store.

Have you ever played any other instruments?
I’ve taught myself how to play bass and mandolin over the years, but the drums will always be my main instrument.

Do you play in a band?
I’ve played in different groups over the years, but my band right now is called Parachute Adams.

What type of music does your band play?
We play outlaw country and rock a few times a month at different local Sussex County venues.

How did you hear about the job at Sussex REC?
I saw a Facebook post with the headline, “Give a hoot, don’t commute!” and it mentioned the engineering opening.

What were you doing before you joined the co-op?
I worked for Schindler Elevators doing research and development. I started there as a test engineer and worked up to electrical system design.

What do you like most about working at the co-op?
I like knowing that our work makes a big impact on the community.

What else do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love most outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking and taking my dog, Ryder, snowshoeing.

Education: Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and a master’s in systems engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.

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