I started home brewing in 1986. I took the BJCP exam in 1987. I have been a BJCP exam grader since as early as 1992 and was an Associate Exam Director in the mid 1990s and then Exam Director (Eastern Region) from 1997 to 2000. I am currently an assistant to the BJCP Northeast Regional Representative Andrew Luberto. I am also currently the Treasurer of the Green Mountain Mashers in VT.