Strike's love of military aviation was born when the mighty F-14 Tomcat made its Top Gun debut on his home television as small child.

In 1995 his family obtained their first home PC where his simulation career began. Now, with over 27 years of flight simulator experience, he works with his expert USLANTCOM Staff to maintain one of the most unique experiences the DCS World community has to offer.

Outside of flight simulation Strike is a closet musician and enjoys drawing. He lives in the suburbs of Chicago with his lovely wife Christine and their parrot Maui.