My interest in taxidermy came naturally because I was raised in a family of hunters. When I became old enough to hunt at age 12, I got my first deer and wanted to learn how to tan the hide for a keepsake. At age 14 I did my first deer mount with a small 4 point buck that I took. I am 21 years old now and have since come a long way. 

I am a self-taught taxidermist. I started out learning just from books, videos, and trial and error. When I got more serious I started competing with my work at the annual state taxidermy convention, which got me to where I am today and still helps me improve every year.

Besides taxidermy, I also enjoy the visual arts. I have been drawing ever since I could hold a pencil as a baby. I attended Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Midland, PA, where I majored in Media, and graduated in June 2009.

I love deer hunting! Weapons of choice: my Hoyt Vicxen and Remington 700 30-06. I enjoy spending time in the woods with my family and friends, making memories, and filling my tag when the opportunity presents itself.

I love spending time with my boyfriend Jared. He is a fanatic hunter like me, and is the best hunting buddy I could ever ask for. Jared is learning taxidermy while watching and helping in my shop and will be competing with his first mount at the Seven Springs PA taxidermy show this year.