PNW near-native, I grew up in SW Washington ‒ on the mountain, at the coast, or in the gorge ‒ where I reside again today with my wife and kids. Fueled exclusively by my love of family, copious amounts of coffee, and the need to learn and grow.

Father of daughters. Runner of trails. Unabashed Jim Henson fan. Convinced all the secrets to life are hidden in Ani DiFranco songs.

An intrinsically driven person, my life is defined by the balancing of, and engaging with, the two dominant yet dilatometrically opposed drives inside me ‒ the need for order, simplicity and efficiency and the need for creative exploration.

My mind is constantly analyzing the structures and processes (form & function) of any given system I'm interacting with, through these lenses. The logical part of my mind enjoys mapping and analyzing these systems for inefficiencies or contradictions, while the creative side of my mind revels in finding innovative solutions for them. In short, I do my best work when my feet are planted on the ground and my head is drifting in the clouds.

Although I believe understanding and optimizing the structures and processes of any system is key to its success, I am also keenly aware that this mindset has its limits and must be balanced. For this reason, I prefer to work in functional teams that have complementary personality types and skill sets.

Currently obsessed with the concept of concise communication ‒ specifically the pathway from clarity of thought, to efficient communication, and ending with shared understanding ‒ with an emphasis on visual communication.

I believe in the power of win/win scenarios, and I know how much can be accomplished when people paddle in the same direction - so let's get to it!