Gus grew up in Colorado’s mountains, where his love for wildlife and the outdoors blossomed through fly fishing, hiking, and wildlife photography. He earned a B.S. in Biology from Adams State University, playing soccer all four years. He then pursued a master’s degree at Colorado State University–Pueblo, his thesis focused on the habitat needs of the Cassin’s Sparrow. Gus has worked with endangered species like the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow and contributed to conservation efforts of Kauai and Maui's native birds. Now, he’s excited to assist the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project once again, working to protect Maui’s endangered species.