When I joined EAIA in 2003, I discovered that my interest in historic trades and tools as a user, collector and amateur historian meshed well with the organization’s mission. My appreciation for EAIA increased when I began to attend the annual meetings in 2010. I found that visiting historic sites with knowledgeable and interesting people and renewing friendships are great experiences. As a board member, I hope to make a positive contribution in helping EAIA fulfill its mission and provide meaningful experiences for our membership. I spent my professional career with the University of Georgia as a Research Statistician in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. After retiring, I moved to Lexington, KY and enjoy hiking, gardening, woodworking and volunteering at several local nature preserves doing habitat restoration activities.