Brian Hinds

Lynwood, California, residing in La Verne, California.

Brian was a loving, dedicated, single father and a beloved son and

husband. He coached his son's little league team for many years. He

devoted 35 years specializing in internet business services. He was

an expert in the field of herpetology both locally and

internationally, speaking at the International Herpetological

Conference in Spain and traveled to Gran Canaria Islands to work on

invasive species projects. He was an independent researcher for the

Department of Fish and Wildlife in California and conducted Scientific

Research and Collections for The State of California. He was also the

President of NAHERP database. His legacy will live on through his

education and mentoring in the herpetological community.

He is survived by his wife, Julianne, son, Steven, mother, Linda, step

father, Terry, and half brothers, Chris, Matthew and sister in law

Christy along with his aunt Darlene and uncle Delbert. He was a

beloved uncle to all of his nieces and nephews.