Born and raised in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Justin began his time behind the torch in 2009 in the Town of Blacksburg, VA. His first work focused on silver and gold fume techniques in dry hand pipes, pendants, marbles. Touring most summers from 2009 - 2012 alongside jam bands and music festivals, Justin would show and sell his glass on lot.

Justin is currently perfecting his colorful 10 Strip Technique, incorporating facets into his cold working repertoire, and collaborating with artists from all over the United States as well as overseas.