Tim was born and raised in rural Maine. From a young age he had a desire to explore the world around him and beyond. The woods and waters of Maine were accessible to him and he took full advantage of that accessibility. Beyond Maine was not so accessible until his later years. He joined the military and was fortunate enough to end up as a flight crew member in the Air Force. The places in the world that the military exposed him to only fueled his desire to experience other cultures and places. After spending nearly a month in Africa in 1995 he formed a safari company with a partner from Zimbabwe. Farren Safaris has allowed Tim the opportunity to travel extensively to remote areas of Africa and continually quench his thirst for adventure and meeting new friends.