Louie was born and raised in that magical place in Oregon called O-topia . Some say O-topia is a place of ideal perfection, where very clever beavers live, work, and play. After 12 years in "Pond School", he went to Beaver University (BU), where he received a Civil Engineering degree, with a specialty in water resorces. After a career designing all kinds of water projects benefiting beaverkind and mankind he is now the mayor of Pondville, and the editor of "Beaver Books & Zines”.