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Prior to beginning his writing and web development career, Kip was a swimming champion; swimming against such stars as seven-time Olympic gold metal winner, Mark Spitz. He was considered a contender for the 1972 Olympics, but a little bout of malaria while traveling in Central America ended his swimming career.
Like most authors, Kip never dreamed he would write a book due to his poor grammar and spelling skills, which he found out years later was due to him being Dyslexic, a challenge he continues to overcome daily. Instead, his dream was to be an architect. Kip earned an AA degree from Mesa College in 1972, majoring in architecture, and minored in accounting, he was looking forward to enrolling at UC at Cal Poly. When his funds were depleted, he worked as a carpenter to replenish them. He first joined the carpenter's union and worked his way through the four-year apprenticeship program. He earned his journeyman's card a year early. It wasn't long before he became a ramroder (troubleshooter) in the trade where unorthodox construction practices were used to accelerate project schedules. He forgot about being an architect.
The year 1977 was incredible for Kip; he got married, bought a house, had a son, and got his contractor's license. At the same time, he was given an honorary teaching credential. Between his contracting and family, he taught construction practices and blueprint reading San Diego Mesa and City College, and at the San Diego District Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program. For over 25 years, Kip worked in the construction business. Consequently, became one of Southern California's largest commercial framers (rough carpentry) and specialized in government contracts.
