I lived in Alaska and commercial fished in the Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, Cook Inlet, and Bristol Bay for over 20 years, targeting everything from salmon and halibut to black cod, shrimp, and all species of Alaska crab. My most recent fishing adventure was the 2021 Bering Sea Snow crab season.
In 2006, I made a significant life change and moved to Costa Rica. I worked for “Coldwell Banker Coast to Coast Properties” until 2010, when I was offered a rotational job (3 weeks on, 3 weeks off) in Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay oilfield. Recently, I've decided to give up the oilfield to be home full-time with my Latina wife and our two young children.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, I have integrated deeply into the local community. As a member of the local Lion’s Club, I've been involved in numerous activities aimed at bettering Playas del Coco. Now, as a partner from the Coldwell Banker franchise in Playas del Coco, I own two boats in town and offer fishing, snorkeling, and sightseeing tours in addition to my role as a realtor.
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