Profile
Where do I come from?
I grew up in San Diego and went away to school at Westmont College just up the California coast in Santa Barbara. After a couple of extra years of surf and sand I picked up and moved to Chicago where I stayed for almost six years. From there it was to Michigan for two years and continuing on to Oregon where I spent another six years. Recently, I returned to Michigan for a year and enjoyed old friends, making new ones, and appreciating the changes in seasons. But not finding steady employment I packed up and headed to South Dakota, which I now call home.

Who am I?
I have been fortunate to have wonderful mentors and friends during the many stages of my life. Who I am is a conglomoration of them with some special ingredients that are unique to me. I am a person who is loyal above all; I love to travel and explore. One of my main desires is to make a difference in the world in whatever small or large way I can. Writing is my first love, and I spend as much time reading as I can. And then there is being outside: rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, biking, you name it.

What am I looking for?
I want to use my talents and experience to make a difference in people's lives. I want to be part of something and be proud of it. More than anything, I want to think and create. It is important to me to be part of a team, to work with people who care about me and hold similar values. I expect and demand good, fresh ideas from myself and others should expect no less.

How do I measure success?
I don't measure success by awards or recognition, or even in praise or dollars. To me success is being better every day—better at what I do, and who I am. But what really matters is having a positive impact on people's lives. It could be picking up a piece of trash, listening to a friend, writing something really great, or giving a stranger a smile. Success is really measured by leaving something better behind in every footstep.

Continue >