I began using the very first Apple Macintosh computer in 1984 in a tiny unfrequented closet at Northern Michigan University. I helped publish some of the most awkward, funny, and primitive websites, back when the internet was referred to as cyberspace. Since, I have lived and traveled over most the the USA, S Africa, Spain, Germany, Thailand and my favorite Portugal. My early beginnings in central Michigan stressed in me a profound, principled midwest work ethic. I began serious study while at University of Cincinnati in the ceramic sculpture department. Upon graduating, I began building my own successful illustration business for 8 years, then entered academia and taught for four years as an Assistant Professor.

After leaving the midwest for the west coast in 2006 I have thrived within the Portland creative set. From 2007-11 I worked as a senior digital designer within a very large award winning global ad agency in Portland OR. I have been around the block, more than once and have enjoyed the challenges and learning opportunities from each adventure. To state the obvious, I am more interested in the journey than the destination. I love the design iteration process and exploring potential solutions to any conceptual/visual brief. I am currently working from Portland, OR and loving it, but always willing to re-locate or travel to experience new places and people!