I was born in Chicago, Illinois and has traveled thoughout the US. Studied music comosition with George Flynn at Depaul University, and worked as a systems engineer at the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, for 6 years. Currently trying to get a recent work for Flute and Percussion, "Summer Music" performed. One of his many websites is DOGSPOT, where he tries to shed light on subjects underplayed by the mass media.