Justin Burns grew up carving waves along the rugged shores of Santa Cruz, a quiet kid with a relentless drive and a surfboard that seemed almost like an extension of himself. Against the odds—competing against the best of the best and juggling school while chasing dawn patrol—he rose through the ranks to become  a national surfing champion. But Justin’s story didn’t end at the shoreline. Fascinated by the mechanics behind the gear he used every day, he traded his wetsuit for textbooks, channeling the same discipline that made him a champion into becoming an electrical engineer. Today, Justin stands as a testament to the power of passion and perseverance, proving that you can ride the wave wherever it leads if you’re willing to paddle hard enough.