Where you from?

I was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts.

What are your favorite things about Massachusetts?

I like the fact that I live so close to Boston, because I have a bunch of good friends out there and it’s always a good time in the city. There are a bunch of really good dudes who have come out of Mass, so it’s good to keep in touch with them and meet up when possible. Umass is also really close to me, and that place is practically its own town.

What kind of spots you like?

I enjoy skating some nice handrails and I really like spots that have a ledge and then either a gap or a rail to skate afterwards. It’s just something about skating one after the other that makes it so fun. I really like all of the different types of spots we’ve got here on the East Coast.

Do you get sacked a lot?

I’m not trying to jinx myself, but no, not really. Although, I did have a really close call on this long rail in Boston a few weeks ago. Luckily I just hit my ass cheek on the end of the rail.

What does America mean to you?

Man, thats tough. Well, one could say that America is so great because of the fact that all kinds of people can come from completely different walks of life, whether it be rich or poor, and give meaning to their life in whichever way they desire. Some of the most deprived people, who come from absolutely nothing, can overcome great hardships and create a sustainable life for themselves, or even accomplish greatness. I know this sounds really cliche, but in America, anyone can do whatever they set their minds to, as long as they have the drive and determination to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of their ultimate goals.

What you study?

I go to school for Marketing Communications/Advertising, but to be quite honest, I’m not too sure of exactly what I would like to do with it. There are so many options for me in having this major, so at least I have that. It just kind of sucks to have to balance out school with skating during each semester because I typically only get a few hours to skate each week.

Who’s yr favorite TV redneck?

Hmm, either Daryl from The Walking Dead or Psy from Duck Dynasty.

Which one would win in a fight?

Daryl for sure because he’s always equipped with his cross- bow! Psy is old and just has his duck call reeds.

What do you prefer: Eddie Comini with scum stache or without?

Definitely with! He looks like he’s twelve when he shaves it off now. Well, a twelve year-old that has a mustache.

If you could choose three items to put in a time capsule to be opened in 100 years what would they be?

A bottle of whiskey, a blunt, and a burrito from El Pelon that can never go bad, because the person who opens that time capsule would be pretty hyped.

Craziest UMass party moment?

We went to this crazy frat party that was outside and it had to have a good 400 people there. Greg Cotto ended up shitting on this dudes car while he was passed out inside of it and a bunch of people pissed in empty beer cans and were chucking them into the crowds of wasted college bros. It was awesome! He shit all over the dudes windshield and hood!

What’s the maddest yr parents have ever been at you?

When I had an interview with a portrait of me blowing smoke. Haha, good times!

Last time you had to deal with cops?

For something other than skating? I was pulled over while parked directly in front of my friends driveway while we were smoking. As I rolled my window down, smoke poured into the cops faces and I was whipped right out of my car without any chance to hand them my license and registration. I guess they had no regard for protocol this time.

What ended up happening?

I just got a $100 ticket and my friend came through by pitching in 50 bucks!

If you could have dinner with any person living or dead who’d it be?

I’ve thought about this so many times, and every time I come up with someone new. I’m gonna go with Dave Chappelle this time though.

Shout outs?

Well, I would first like to thank you for having this interview with me. I would also like to thank Rob Collins for the photos, Dan and Frank over at Theory Skate Shop along with all of my friends in Western Mass, Will Campbell over at Nike, Benny, Upson and Seber over at Hardtimes & 502, Jared Lucas and Daniel Costanza at Bones, Roger Cameron at Magical Go-Go, Mikey Pioggia, Greg Sanocki, Scott Bedard, Alex Pelletier, my girlfriend Deanna, my family, and any others who I may have left out! Now time to go do some homework.