I graduated from Council Grove (KS) High School in 1985, Emporia State University in 1990 and Kansas State University in 1993.

BME – Emporia State University

MME – Kansas State University

I began teaching at Augusta Public Schools USD 402 in 1993. I teach beginning band, high school band and high school jazz ensemble.

I began my career at Hanover, KS where I taught 5-12 vocal & instrumental music. I also enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard in 2000 as a 51B (Carpenter). I deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in 2003 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Currently, I am a member of the 35^th Infantry Division Band in Olathe, KS.

I am an avid sports fan (Royals, Chiefs and K-State). I play trumpet in several professional groups including The Delano Wind Ensemble, The Delano Jazz Orchestra and the Augusta United Methodist Church Band of Churchmen. I also sing tenor in the church choir. My wife and I travel throughout the US when we have a chance.