Rocky has spent 60 summers in Maine, fifty of which have been at their family cottage on Drakes Island, Maine.   He was a founding member founding member of SOS in 1993, has served on the Board of Directors and has been its only treasurer.

While attending the University of Maine in Orono, he met his wife Becky and they have been married for almost forty years. Becky grew up in Maine and her family owns a cottage on Cold Stream Pond in Enfield, ME so they have the privilege of enjoying Maine on both the fresh water and ocean.  They have been supporting endeavors to protect both these natural resources.  Becky is also a founding SOS member and served on its Board for several years as Secretary and Membership Chairman.

They have five children, all of whom spent their summers on Drakes Island and continue to love to spend time there with their spouses and children.

After graduating from the University of Maine, Rocky served in the US Army for 4 years, including a one year tour of duty in Vietnam.  He spent 40 years with Furman Lumber, Inc., a national wholesale lumber company. He serves as treasurer of Edwards Church in Framingham, MA.

His hobbies include sea kayaking and he received his Registered Maine Guide License this spring.  He is currently working with Excursions Coastal Maine Outfitting Co. in Cape Neddick, ME.  He enjoys playing tennis and doing handyman projects.

His family is involved in SOS because they care.  Rocky says,  "We want to do our part to insure that the public, the politicians and other concerned groups work together with a spirit of cooperation, harmony and respect in order to protect and preserve the natural resources and wildlife of the Great State of Maine."