Richie grew up in Birmingham, where he explored the urban creeks, rivers, and ponds in search of suitable fishing. Through fishing with his brother and an eagerness to learn, he grew as a fisherman. A gift from his grandfather led to a newfound passion, fly fishing. He improved his fly fishing skills every summer in the mountains of North Carolina, where he learned to target trout. Now a project manager for a residential remodeling company, Richie spends his free time dog training, exploring, and searching for the next fishing adventure.