About

Bio:

Hello.  I am Richard Young, the owner and operator of Phuma Phunku.  I was born in Oklahoma and began taking piano lessons at 10 years of age.  Later I joined the school band as a trumpet player and achieved the position of 1st Chair Trumpet in the concert, jazz, and marching bands at the age of 14.  After high school, I joined the U.S. Navy and served for 26 years as a Parachute Rigger in 3 aircraft squadrons, one forward deployed ship, one Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, two forward deployed Naval Special Warfare units, and did a staff tour at the Naval Safety Center.  I have spent almost 15 years of my life living in foreign countries including Spain, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Bahrain.  I now reside in NW Florida with my wife, 2 children, 2 dogs, and 7 chickens.

Education:

I received my BS in Audio Production from Full Sail University in October of 2023 with a 3.9 GPA.