Gary was born in Boussac, France as a military kid and grew up traveling to many Army bases throughout the United States.  In 1989 he started working at Texasgulf Sulfur, now Nutrien,     and worked his way up to retire as a Sr. Safety Manager in 2019 with 40 years.  He is currently co-owner of Quasar Safety Consulting. Gary and his wife Dawn enjoy spending lots of time with their children and grandchildren. Gary is an avid reader of non-fiction and enjoys home projects, restoring and repairing his vehicles, and most of all camping at Kerr Lake with his family.  

Jim grew up in Harrisonburg, VA and graduated from Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City. He has served as a Youth Minister, a Trooper with the Highway State Patrol, and currently owns and operates Pools Unlimited of Washington. Jim roots for Duke, and spends time with his wife Rita, his children, and his grandchildren on their pontoon boat

Junior grew up in Pactolus, NC and graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's in chemistry.  He has been in Analytical Services for Catalent for over 25 years. He is married to Robbin and has three children. Junior enjoys watching college and professional football. Junior spends his spare time doing yardwork and cooking on the grill.

Michael was born in Kinston, NC and grew up in Beulaville, NC. He graduated from East Carolina University in 1981 and joined National Spinning Company where he worked for 34 years, and afterwards joined William Barnet & Son where he is presently employed. Michael is married to Sherri, and they have two adult children, Brandon and Brigette. Michael enjoys boating, kayaking, golf, and spending time with family and friends.

Dominic grew up in Apple Valley, CA. He completed his undergraduate at Point Loma Nazarene University and went to graduate school at the University of California, Davis. He and his wife Rebecca moved from Davis to Washington in 2009 so that he could work for NC State University.  He enjoys working out with friends and anything outdoors, including hunting, piddling with plants, and fishing.