Ted and his dog, Houie

Ted was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico  to Gene and Mary (Gene's first wife deceased) while Gene was working for Los Alamos Sicentific Laboratory. Ted has never married and has devoted most of his time the several busines he ha owned two of which he still operates. One a company which manufactures and sells Gold mining equipment around the world.  His other endever is a Rock Shop. He collects rare and precious minerals on field trips which he sells in his store in Hillsboro, New Mexico, on ebay, and to musems around the world.