As a 34-year-old, Phil has resided in the Wenatchee Valley since 1996, where he enjoys mountain biking and hiking in the summer as well as nordic and alpine skiing in the winter.  Indoors, Phil loves to play board games and write poetry.  Currently, Phil is very active with his local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) chapter and is pursuing a degree in psychology.  Long-term, Phil hopes to become a licensed mental health counselor.