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What I'm Doing Now  
Heather, Charlie, Will and Samantha

Samantha and Charlie
 
Will Pitt
 
Name in High School:

Will Pitt

Name Now:
Will Pitt

E-mail:
Will.Pitt@aphis.usda.gov

Status:
Married to Heather for 13 years

Kids:
Charlie 6, Samantha 3

Where I'm Living:
Hawaii

How I spend My Days:
Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist Invasive species in the Pacific

Hobbies and Interests:
My kids are the best thing to ever happen to me and I try to spend as much time as possible with them. I also enjoy growing orchids, snorkeling, gardening, photography, woodworking, and fishing.

Last 20 Years in a Nutshell:
I feel that I need to say something first. I left MA because I was dealing with serious depression issues (not related to school) and needed to make a change.

The year after MA, I attended the U of MN, finished out high school at St Louis Park, and enlisted in the army. After that, I became a wilderness guide for a Lutheran Camp in the BWCAW for several years, became a youth director, and finished my undergraduate with interruptions from work. After being dragged into adulthood, I finished my MS and PhD at Utah State University. In Utah, I started a Lutheran Church and served as the first President for two terms.

I have traveled around the world and discovered that home is the most special place to stay.

High School Memories:
I remember the warm smiles of friends.

I remember the creaking wood floors on the second floor, the bus ride to south campus, and the trees on campus in spring.

I remember Copilots, Fruitloops, notes in class, and photographs.