- B.F.A Music Education K-12 Percussion Emphasis University of Nebraska – Kearney Graduated May of 1997.
- Section leader for the following ensembles:
- Marching band
- Jazz Band
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Percussion Ensemble
- Teaching privately for over 13 years
- Have played professionally 21 years and subbing with several different bands
- Clinic instructor for marching, drum set and percussion ensembles
Drumming Influences:
Vinnie Coluiata, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Buddy Rich, Jo Jones, John Riley, Keith Carlock, Jeff Pocaro, Jeff Hamilton, Peter Erskine, Dennis Chambers, Neil Peart, Virgil Donti, Josh Fresh, Travis Barker, Bernard Purdie, John Bonham, Mike Portnoy, Jim Chapin, Dom Famularo, David Garibali, Steve Gadd, Mike Mangini, Danny Carey, Freddie Gruber, Paul Gausman, Brad Weber, Dr. Ronald Crocker.
Other Musicians and Bands:
Victor Wooton, Anthony Jackson, Sting, Peter Gabriel, John Scofield, Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, Paul Simon, Rush, Tool, Perfect Circle, Dream Theater, The Meters, Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Steve Vai, Incubus, The Police and a bunch more!