JD is a filmmaker who believes in the power of media to inspire change. Growing up on a state park, he learned an appreciation for the outdoors that he carries into his life and work today. He has since married his career with a passion for environmental and food justice issues. For the last 5 years, he has worked in Alaska on issues related to commercial fishing, mining, and forest conservation. His passion for protecting ecosystems keeps him focused on the next story. LAST MAN FISHING is his feature directorial debut, stepping outside his tenure as a producer of client driven short film projects. He dreams of starting a bison farm with his family and rewilding his home state of Indiana.