Max is originally from England, having immigrated to Oregon in 2015. Like many, he was drawn to the beauty of Oregon because of his love of the outdoors, the PNW culture and Intellectual/Developmental Disability services. From the age of 19, Max has been involved in supporting people with disabilities to live their best lives. He has spent 9 years working in the provider sector and his later years working for Deschutes Counties Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities program where he is a program supervisor. He holds a BSc in Social Sciences w/Social Policy. In his spare time, Max is a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, he enjoys creative endeavors, traveling and the outdoors, mountain biking, hiking and camping.