Erik grew up on Long Island, New York, and attended Bucknell University. He always loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and has had a dog in his life every year he has been alive Erik wanted to try and find a way to help animals (and people for that matter) have the best life possible. Becoming involved in this field and getting a Vet Tech Associate's degree seemed like a great way to do just that.
He enjoys hiking/trail running with Simon (his Border Collie mix), mountain biking, rock climbing/mountaineering, and backcountry skiing.