I was raised in central Indiana and caught Reds fever in 1983, just as the team bottomed out and on the verge of Johnny Bench's retirement. I've spent the last thirty years waiting for The Big Red Machine to return, but have never lost my passion for the Reds. I spent the first eight years of my professional career in Ohio, and that proximity, along with my Reds fandom, drew me in to all aspects of Cincinnati sports. I'm thrilled to be part of Riverfront Ball and look forward to the championships to come.