SD: What piercers did you look up to while learning and why?
Who do you currently admire in the industry?
CJM: Early on, I always remember looking up to the instructors/volunteers at the A.P.P. conference, as well the piercers on staff with BME.
The people who were stepping up and getting involved. I always
really admired that as a young piercer.
As I got to meet and learn more from other piercers, I was so impressed by Luis Garcia. He is one of those people who is such an exceptional piercer and teacher that I simply can’t imagine the industry
without him. I admire what he has been able to do for the profession,
and the amount he gives back on top of being a full-time piercer.
I also have to name Brian Skellie. He has changed the game for us
by constantly raising the bar for industry standards, and bringing in a
totally different level of scientific understanding to the field.
SD: What do you feel is your biggest contribution to the industry
as a whole?
CJM: Truthfully, I feel as though I’m just getting started. My first
thought was, “ask me again in another 10 years!”
SD: What would you say you are most known for in the industry
and in your place of business?
CJM: I had to think long and hard about this, but perhaps my
patience? I deal incredibly well with people that are challenging to
communicate with, be it clients or other piercers. It’s something that
is a great defining factor in my work as a piercer, but has been quite
helpful over the years in regards to outreach work as well.
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