Although never a wrestler himself, he played football and participated in Track/Field in high school; that didn't stop Gary and Jane from becoming two of the most recognizable faces in the Florida Wrestling Community dating back to the mid 1980's. They are most commonly thought of as a team and embody that moniker in every facet of their lives, both in and out of the wrestling arena. They started out as volunteer boosters with the Santaluces High School Booster Club; found the Lantana Wrestling Club in 1991; Co-Chaired the Sunshine State Games from 1992-96 and Sunshine Open Wrestling Tournament from 1994-2004. Gary served as FAWA State Chairman from 2000-02. They helped found the NWHOF-Florida Chapter, which Gary has served as President of since 1999. They have also served on several state-wide committees, such as the 2012 Volunteer Committee for the Florida 2012 Olympic Games Bid. They have received numerous honors for their volunteer efforts, such as the 1993 FAWA Service Award; 1996 FAWA State Chairman's Award; 2002 Harriette Weller Lifetime Achievement Award; and Gary was inducted to the Palm Beach County Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006. In addition, they have worked numerous FHSAA District & Region Competitions, as well as FAWA Major Events. including the National Team Qualifier, State Championships and SE Regional Tournaments. They have four children - Cindy, Ryan, Rebecca and Randy (deceased). They have 11 grandchildren. Gary has been in the Metal Fabricating business for over 45 years in South Florida.