Brad Hemp was born in Richmond and grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia. He has been in the food industry for decades, and was formerly co-owner of a boutique sausage manufacturing company and two Richmond area restaurants: Metzger Bar and Butchery and Brenner Pass. Currently he is taking a break from owning businesses and pursuing his passions of working with wine and bikes. He has lived in Highland Hills for ten years with his wife and nine year old son. Brad has served on the neighborhood board for several years, and is in his second year as President for the board.