Byron’s love for the outdoors was nurtured from an early age. He is a life-long nature lover and friend to the environment.

He enjoys hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and hunting. His teaching skills have been developed through leadership roles in both his professional and personal endeavors.

In his professional career leading sales teams, he motivates staff to drive sales and work toward a common goal. As a leader, he works to foster a team-player dynamic which he brings to SOLO courses.

His experience teaching yoga and martial arts has given him experience teaching both intimate and large groups of all ages and backgrounds. He brings a positive attitude to all of his interactions, which people find easily approachable.

He also has a passion for giving to Make A Wish and he volunteers as a WEMT for the South Carolina Chapters Endurance Sports Division. He is a National Association of EMS Educators level 1 Instructor, WEMT, ASHI CPR & 1st Aid Instructor, SC Bureau of EMS-EMT, NREMT, and trail maintenance volunteer.