Masters in studio production from Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music Online Ambassador
Member of the Recording Academy
Voting Member of the Grammy Association
ASCAP Member (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
Namm Member (National Association of Music Merchants)
Life long resident of Manatee County and The City of Palmetto, Florida
Served in USAF Band 1968- 1971 (trumpet)
Chairman of Manatee High School Performing Arts Advisory Council
Certified in Waves Audio Products and Pro Tools
Produces live events such as the Taste of Manatee, The Manatee County Fair Talent Show, The Multi-Cultural Festival and others.
Performs at benefits with Shaman as well as The Billy Rice Band all over the state of Florida for other non profits and civic organizations.
Owner of Howling Dog Studio, in Palmetto, a full service Pro Tools HDX facility
Recipient of Bay News 9 ” Hometown Hero ” Award for his work with children, “The ARC of Hope Award” from Manasota ARC, and “The Best of the Taste Award” from the Rotary Club of West Bradenton
Has 3 daughters, Jessica, Shannon and Delaney, and a step-daughter Kimee