Sam Welch, a native of Southern Oregon, is a part-time author and a small business owner. He is a husband, father and grandfather. In his free time Sam enjoys ocean kayaking, diving, spearfishing and bicycling. Sam Welch, a native of Southern Oregon, is a part-time author and a small business owner. He is a husband, father and grandfather. In his free time Sam enjoys ocean kayaking, diving, spearfishing and bicycling.