A Rochester-area native, Greg earned a degree in communications/journalism from St. John Fisher College. He worked as a reporter for the Times-Union and later, the Democrat and Chronicle, for more than 20 years before coming to RIT in 2007. He has been a commercial balloon pilot for more than 40 years and often flies over the Finger Lakes. He has flown in other locations including the Swiss Alps, the Black Hills of South Dakota, over the brink of Niagara Falls, and over the ancient ruins of Leutonia. He's always eager to welcome new people who would like to join the crew.