While studying Photography in college, I realized that Photography did not allow the hands on manipulation that I desired. Following graduation in 1973, I began to dabble in woodworking, visiting local cabinetmakers, and became interested in some of the spectacular local hardwoods of Pennsylvania. My skills improved, yet the complexity of furniture making made it clear that more structured training would be necessary. I found a journeyman's position in an Architectural woodworking shop in rural Pennsylvania. After five years of Architectural woodwork, I was ready to explore on my own.

During this period I lived not far from the studio of noted designer-craftsman Wharton Esherick. I visited his home/museum often. His work utilizing organic natural shapes ans spectacular wood strongly affected my designs. I spent as much time as possible designing, building and collecting wood and machinery. By 1981 I had set up my own studio in New Hampshire, and was soon State Juried into The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Since that time I have exhibited at The Currier Museum, The New Hampshire Art Institute, The Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston, and various other galleries throughout the state. My work has been published in Fine Woodworking Design Book, New Hampshire Home Magazine, and featured on National TV HGTV, New Hampshire Furniture Masters. My Continuous arm chair won The Furniture Masters Best in show award. My commisions are owned by collectors throughout the United States.

My work to this day seeks to explore the beauty within each piece of wood. My are designed with little ornamentation; instead designs rely upon proportion, utility, joinery, and a superb finish. Chairs have become my area of special interest, each with an emphasis on comfort and sculptural beauty. Hand cut dovetails and deep mortise and tenons are the joints of choice. I work alone; therefore the responsibility for each piece lies with me. Fine domestic hardwoods are used and the hand rubbed finishing process requires over a week to complete. The result invites one to touch and explore. My goal is to create simple, sculptural forms providing maximum utility, beauty, and durability for many years to come.