My passion for hot air ballooning started back in 1983 when my father went for a balloon ride with Michael Fairbanks at a local county fair in the Poconos. Ever since, my whole family became a part of the hot air balloon community. Growing up in and being involved in the hot air ballooning world for the past 40 years has given me a great experience, (it has allowed me to see a change over time - not sure what you want to say here). Since the passing of my father in 2019, I took the lead of the family hot air balloon business and transformed it from a weekend fun to a full-time business. Balloon Chase Adventures is the only full-time hot air balloon company in northeastern Pennsylvania, offering rides seven days a week all year round. Since earning my commercial certificate in 2020, I have accumulated over 250 commercial flight hours. Along with flying passengers, I also have the incredible opportunity to fly various special shape balloons at different festivals throughout