Sam is a native Cape Codder who grew up sailing and fishing with his family in Cape waters. As a teenager he began summer work in Chatham's commercial fishing fleet, something he continues to this day. He is an avid surfer and has pursued this passion both here and in Nicaragua.
Sam has been a registered EMT since 2011 and has enjoyed 15 winters in the ski industry where he has been a snow-maker, ski patroller and EMT. These skills have seen him employed in the mountains of New England, Colorado and South Island, New Zealand.