Brett is a fourth generation bayman. He started harvesting clams and raising oysters as a teenager and continued into his early twenties. He was forced to stop when he became a Marine Conservation Officer for the state of NJ due to the conflict of interest. His career allowed him to spend days on the boat but it wasn't the bayman's life. Now retired, he is able to pursue his passion out on the water. Through his career as a Conservation Officer and having a degree in Marine Biology, Brett understands both the commercial harvesting and law enforcement sides of the fisheries and the importance of conservation. He is helping to preserve the delicate ecosystems of the Great Bay and Mullica River through restoration projects to ensure the sustainability and future of the marine resources.