About Me

I’m a 40-something husband, father, writer, web designer, and serial career changer. Over the past twenty or so years, I’ve been engaged in a variety of occupations, ranging from printing company vice president to cooking school owner. My personal and professional interests vary widely, but my current passion is website design. It’s a perfect fit for me, since it requires precise technical knowledge and provides an opportunity to express my slightly offbeat sense of style.

Introversion has always been one of my defining traits, but it is something I have only come to fully understand in recent years. My INTP personality type makes me a member of a tiny minority of the population. We are able to view the world from a purely objective point of view, free from the emotional considerations that often defy logic. My writings often reflect this emotional detachment as I examine challenging social issues from a rational standpoint. Depending on your point of view, you will either find my writing to be refreshingly logical, or entirely heartless. Neither is a truly accurate reflection of me as a person.

Even though I’ve moved over a dozen times in my life, I’ve always considered Roanoke, Virginia to be my home. I was one of those young people who left Roanoke in search of greener pastures. After completing my education, I set out into the world seeking opportunities that were simply not available locally. Over the years, my career led me to a number of major metropolitan areas, including Richmond, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and even Buffalo, NY. I returned to Roanoke after 20 years in late 2002, and I think we’re here to stay.

I’m an active member of the community, and volunteer a great deal of my time to support a variety of local causes. Among other things, I’m a member of Valley Forward, I serve on the board of the Economic Development Authority for the City of Roanoke, and I am one of the principal organizers of the annual Gallop 4 The Greenways.

Future projects that I’m looking forward to include teaching my 4 year old son to cook and play golf.