Drew discovered his passion for blacksmithing as a teen, apprenticing at the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia. He honed his craft over 23 years through self-education, guild involvement, and mentorship from the late Nol Putnam. In 2021, he left a sales career to pursue blacksmithing full-time, specializing in custom, client-led projects. Drew writes narrative memoirs about beauty, art, his blacksmithing experiences, and stories of old mentors. He lives in Rockingham County with his wife and four children.