I began my journey with clay during my junior year at Deland High School, honing my skills in functional pottery on the wheel. It was particularly rewarding to create on the kick wheel I designed and built myself. After graduation, I took a gap year and spent some time as a production potter in California. Upon returning to Florida, I met Dianna and resumed my education. As family life took shape, I pursued a career in engineering and program management.

Now that I'm retired, I'm returning to clay and sharing my passion by teaching others how to use the pottery wheel.