After having graduated from Willits High School, Skip attended Santa Rosa Junior College.
Moving to the Napa Valley, Skip began his electrical career with a company named Napa Electric.
Skip worked at Napa Electric for 32 years beginning as an electrician's helper and later became an
owner in the company with the title of President/General Manager.
In 2004 Skip sold his interest in the company to his long time business partner and returned to the Willits area, purchasing a 28 acre parcel and home in the Little Lake Valley.
Skip lives happily here with his wife, Robin (also known as Bobbie), two dogs & three cats.
His daughter Alison, son-in-law Scott, and his two grandchildren, Jeremy and Tara reside in Brooktrails.