Sam is a born and raised Central Oregonian and a native of Madras. He began volunteering for the Airshow of the Cascades in 2015 and enjoys all aspects that the airshow offers. He serves on the board of directors and leads the tent/tables/chairs logistical portion of the airshow. He is a Lieutenant/Paramedic for Crook County Fire & Rescue in Prineville and in his spare time enjoys rafting Oregon and Idaho’s rivers and spending time with his wife, Sophie, and two boys, River and Henry.