Born in Columbus Ohio in 1958. B.A. from the Ohio State University. Studied music composition.

Studied and taught the Kodalt method of music education in Brooklyn New York.
Worked as a technical writer for various startups.

Started attending the Sears think box and learned to use standard power tools. Began restoring and using antique hand tools. Started making custom charcuterie boards. Took instruction from the Colonial homestead in the use of hand tools. Took advanced instruction from the Makers space. Began producing unique one of a kind wooden bowls. Purchased a wood lathe and began producing one of a kind.