Originally a resident of the Baltimore, Maryland area, Pete attended the University of Baltimore for three years majoring in psychology.  After school he was self-employed as a plumbing and heating contractor.  

Prior to coming to Camp Hinds he lived in Southboro, Mass here he was first a Webelos leader and then Scoutmaster.  As Scoutmaster he built the troop from twelve Scouts to thirty-five.

Pete is an Eagle Scout and Wood Badger.  As well as being camp ranger, Pete attended national camping school at Northern Tier National High Adventure Base in Minnesota for cold weather camping and directed the Pine Tree Council OKPIK program.