Pronounced BULL-YAWN..Born in Santa Monica, CA.. Resides in Hermosa Beach, CA...Began playing beach volleyball in 1981...Won the 1995 Nestea Open at Belmar with Lewis (first career victory)..Voted the 1994 AVP Most Improved Player... Earned a bachelors degree in business marketing...Enjoys outside business venture's, traveling to remote surfing areas, golfing and snow skiing... Helps in the community by supporting local charity, Athletes and Entertainers for kids.. He and Anne Koppe welcomed the birth of their son, Bowen William Boullianne, on December 20, 1996.