By my junior year of high school, I had put my passion into action and received approval from the school district to implement a glass program at my high school. After assisting the art teacher, Melissa Misoda, for a couple of years while finishing school; I realized that my passion for glass could not be satisfied by continuing on with traditional schooling. So, I set out to become a professional glassblower and create my own education as an artist. 

I obtained my first job in Seattle working for one of the great glass artists of our time, Benjamin Moore.  That entry level shop position opened up many other opportunities in the glass community and provided me with work at multiple glass shops, assisting artists, and teaching classes.  In addition to my work experience, I've attended the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, WA on multiple occasions to further my glass knowledge and hands-on training. Recently, I also made the pilgrimage to Murano, Italy; the glass capital of the world, where I received private demonstrations and lectures from world famous maestro's of glass: including, Giancarlo Signoretto at the Abate Zanetti School of Glass.   

I worked as the Lead Gaffer at Seattle Glassblowing Studio for many years where I was in charge of a team of artists that hand crafted a variety of production items for their gallery. Currently, I am a Lead Gaffer and Designer for Jack Pine Studio located in Hocking Hills, Ohio where I specialise in the production of a variety of items, including unique blown glass pumpkins. 

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In my spare time, I  enjoy experimenting with new glass forms & techniques; creating and selling my own works of glass art, including: my signature Cane Coil Series, my complex Murrini pieces, and my pop-culture "Eye" Series.

To all of the people and artists that have helped me in my pursuit to make my art…