- From Encino (San Fernando Valley), California (born and raised in Columbus, Ohio).
- Was a member of the Acousticats and the Disneyland Bluegrass Band.
- A mandolinist heavily influenced by David Grisman, Sam Bush, Frank Wakefield, Mike Marshall and Bill Monroe.
- Teaches mandolin at the Blue Ridge Pickin’ Parlor and Traditional Music stores in the LA area.
- Performs with The Tom Corbett Band.
- Has also worked with Cyrus Clarke, John McEwen and an Irish group called Buzzworld.
- 2001, taught Tom Sellick to play Ukelele for his role in the Broadway play “Send in the Clowns.”
- 2001, recorded first solo album.
- 2005, toured with Robin and Linda Williams.