Biography
Chet Welch, a proud coach for the Miss Pennsylvania pageant and true fan of the game SURVIVOR, Chet knows first hand what it's like to be judged, and deems himself the title of "Soul Survivor."

Having coached 11 Miss Pennsylvania pageant contenders to win the title, Welch also a pageant coach for Miss America in his spare time, doesn't limit himself and is determined to do what it takes to win the game. He believes the fact that he is fit, intelligent, crafty and street/country smart will help him go far on SURVIVOR.

Welch currently works as a customer service representative for a pharmacy that supplies nursing homes and hospitals with resident-specific medications. He has been in the pharmacy business for 20 years. After finishing high school, he attended college classes in business and music.

Welch has lived in Ford City, Pennsylvania, in the same house his entire life, but has traveled throughout the United States. He enjoys swimming, hiking, kayaking, dancing and yoga. Welch describes himself as magical, determined and unknowing.

Welch continues to live in Ford City, Pennsylvania, with his significant other, Bob. Having rescued animals for 40 years, he currently houses his three dogs (Forrester, Chance and Savanna), along with 15 sheep, 75 ducks and three cats. His birth date is October 22, 1959

FAVOURITES

Colors:		Blue, red
Scents:		Lavender
Flowers:		Rose
Board Games:		Scrabble
Video/Computer Games:		Pac-Man
Sports to Play:		Swimming, softball, ice skating
Sports Teams:		Pittsburgh Steelers
Outdoor Activities:		Fishing, hiking, horseback riding
TV Shows:		Girls Next Door, SURVIVOR, Ugly Betty
Movies:		Evita, Dreamgirls, Brokeback Mountain
Actors:		John Cusack, Owen Wilson, Brad Pitt
Actresses:		Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie, Katherine Heigl
Music:		Dance techno, Broadway
Magazines:		OUT, The Advocate, Newsweek, Time
Books/Authors:		The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Cereal:		Raisin Bran
Fruit:		Cherries, melon
Chips/Snacks:		Potato chips, chips & salsa, Ho Hos
Cookies:		Chocolate chip, peanut butter
Candy Bars:		Twix
Alcoholic Drinks;		Whiskey & water
Non-Alcoholic Drinks:		Iced tea