My career spans eighteen years plus in the video production business. You name the gig, and I have probably been paid to do it. Directing live TV, camera operation, lighting department on feature films, corporate virtual meetings. Video production is a passion of mine. However, I have found more passions in this life as I've matured into middle age.

I started teaching as an Adjunct when I was 29. Teaching started as a side hustle. After a few years of teaching at institutions of higher learning, I found that working with young adults was a passion of mine.  

I obtained my Masters degree in December of ’22. I studied Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Cincinnati. I earned a 3.815 GPA in graduate school. 

I recently received the Outstanding Alumni Award in March 2024 from the program I obtained my BFA from. It was unexpected, and indeed was an honor to be bestowed. The award is given to an alumnus that has given back to the program while also maintaining an exemplary career. 

I also was a recipient of the Darwin T. Turner Mentorship Award in February 2024. Students nominate Faculty and Staff for this award. Luckily, a mentee of mine nominated me for the award. While many members of UC's Faculty, Staff, and Administrators are honored each year, receiving this award absolutely meant the world to me! 

My wife and I have been married for over 10 wonderful years. My wife has two M.Ed. degrees and has spent her career in elementary education as both a teacher and administrator. My wife and I have two daughters, 10 and 8, respectively. We have a lap dog named Oreo, as well as a cat named Rosie. The photo below of my lovely family was taken in October of 2021.