> Indiana University School of Music Graduate (Bachelors of Music, Percussion Performance)
> Independent Drummer/Percussionist (also lead and backing vocals)
> Drummer/Producer of The Universal Joint
>Music Educator at the Indianapolis Music Academy
>Former timpanist/percussionist/jazz band drummer (Sergeant E-5) for the 38th Infantry Division Band-Indiana National Guard
> Student of Gerald Carlyss: principal timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra
> Student of William Roberts: principal percussionist of the Denver Symphony Orchestra
> Student of Kenny Aronoff: independent
> Student of Paul Berns: principal percussionist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
