Orginally from St. Louis, MO., I grew up in Tucson. I was surrounded by music --- Mom, Dad, Grandmother either sang, played Jazz piano, or the harmonica.

Earned my BA Music Ed at the University of Arizona and my MA Music Performance & Education at Norther Illinois University. I've been a music teacher, Director, Co-founder of a Chamber Orchestra, a private music teacher, and, now I'm a retired music director.

Joined the OPBB in 2005 and liked it so much that I became one of it's Presidents.