Keith hails from Raymondville, Texas. As a child, he moved around with his mother and sister from Texas, to Mississppi, Washington State and, finally, settled in SoCal.
Keith has many talents and abilities. He's a master machinist, teacher, carpenter, mechanic, and sews everything on the Sue - from sails, cushions, enclosure and dodger. He has also rewired all the electric on the Sue, and replaced all of the port holes. He has done fiberglass repair and has painted her hull,also.
During his lifetime, Keith has raced cars, participated in the Barstow to Vegas Desert Race (dirt bikes), piloting small aircraft, driven big rigs, and, of course, sailing. Years ago, he built his own 14' centerboard fiberglass sailboat.
Keith enjoys Karaoke. His musical talents include singing, playing keyboards and drums. He is fluent in Spanish.