Fitz Couhig, who gave us a program previously on his business, Pioneer Nuggets, before becoming a member, gave his classification talk. It was more about his life history than his business. 

Fitz was born in Baton Rouge, youngest of three boys, went to public school until 8^th grade then went to Catholic High School.  He was born with spina bifida,an exposed spine.  

He ran for class president of the 6th grade class and won the election with a rap.  He was into soccer growing up.   His father formed a soccer team with all of the other children that failed to sign up for the school team.  Nine of the eleven went on to play college soccer.   He went to Louisiana State University received a degree in Information Systems. 

He moved to Steamboat, Colorado after graduation.  Worked for Trek America taking Europeans around America, hiking, white water rafting, Vegas, etc.  Seven months on the road.  Moved back to Louisiana.  Started working for Voter Voice selling software to trade associations.  Realized he was doing what other people were telling him he was good at.  He decided to go back to Trek America.  Stayed with Trek America for six years.  Learned about leadership  and a lot about himself.  In off season he would go to Europe or South America.  Lived out of two bags for five years.  Moved back to Louisiana a completely different person. 

Growing up his father, who is now a venture capitalist, was an economic developer for the state.  After he moved back to Louisiana his father’s Wetland restoration company business had grown so he started working for him doing land acquisitions.  He enjoyed what he was doing.  Fitz became part owner of the company and then they sold the company.  

Played in World Series of Poker and made it into the top 100 three times, highest place was 14^th.  Decided to start a brokerage firm but first attended a concert at the Gorge with some friends and his whole life changed after meeting up with a friend who grew cannabis, which was becoming legal in the State.