Bart Tichelman, the CEO of a technology firm, who is originally from Vancouver but who now calls Atlanta home, has just over 109,000 in chips. Tichelman is a self-described amateur who has been playing seriously for almost three years. Tichelman admits he is somewhat out of his element when compared with top professionals, but hopes a good run of cards and his tight-aggressive "Dan Harrington-type" style will propel him to the final table.