Born in Lubbock, Texas. Graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and Northwestern University.Student of Oscar Zimmerman, Jon Deak, Warren Benfield. Teaching experience includes De PaulUniversity, Glassboro University, University of Arizona, University of Maryland and ChautauquaInstitution. Performed with Houston Symphony, Lyric Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Grant ParkSymphony,Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra and Chautauqua Symphony. Also performed with Philadelphia Chamber Players and American Chambers Players.