Education & Experience

• BA Philosophy w/ Journalism Minor; University of Denver
• USMC Veteran
• 6 years – Oilfield downhole operations
• 2 years Technical Coordinator & Content Writer
• Master Galvanizer

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I enjoy interacting with people from all over the world with a common interest in HDG steel. Also, the technical deep dives that I get to participate in always seem to keep me on my toes.

My Most Significant Contribution to Our Members/Industry

The Technical department is involved in, and aware of, many research and development projects that are relevant to our industry. Taking information from these projects and working with the marketing department to make the content palatable to the layman is a challenging but rewarding endeavor.

What I Consider the Most Interesting/Impactful Thing about HDG

Just like any other resource, it is important to use steel wisely. With so many environmental concerns on the horizon these days, extending the life of steel and the industries it supports is vastly more impactful than switching to paper straws.

Other Interesting Things that Shape My Life

Depending on the season, skiing, hunting, and riding motorcycles are the things I look forward to. When the weather isn’t great or hunting season is over, I am constantly reading and looking for the next great book. I also have a spoiled 95 lbs. Cane Corso (dog) named Cleo that requires constant walks, snacks, and attention.

Random Facts

The dude abides.

Words of Wisdom

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Don't teach a man how to fish and you feed yourself. He's a grown man, fishing's not that hard." - Ron Swanson

Favorite Quote

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche