Growing up in Wisconsin, my family fostered a love for the outdoors: skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, and the frozen tundra. With friends I have enjoyed learning guitar, photography, and an appreciation for the culinary arts. My passion for exploration and travel has lured me across the U.S., and into parts of Europe and China. It has also led me to starting my career in Florida, graduate school in Tennessee, joining my wife in her home state of West Virginia, and fulfilling a dream in California. Having spent over fifteen years working in both the public and private sectors, I believe that great placemaking comes from the open collaboration of all stakeholders. I am always looking to dive into socially and environmentally conscience projects.
Design Path Studio, Encinitas, CA, US, Director of Planning + Urban Design | Architectural Designer
checkerboardSTUDIOS, San Diego, CA, US, Partner | Design Principal
Founded and manage all operations of a creative agency with an emphasis on urbanism, architectural design, and photography.
City of Charleston Planning Department, Charleston, WV, US, Neighborhood Planner
Representative to Charleston’s West Side, coordinator for new comprehensive plan: Imagine Charleston, manager and liaison for Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission, contributor to Bike & Trail Master Plan, and drafted new Urban Agriculture Ordinance.
Additional leadership: Mayor’s Strong Neighborhoods Task Force, GIS Committee, West Side Main Street, West Side Neighborhood Association, and Wayfinding Committee.
HCG Design, Stuart, FL, US, Planner
Managed development proposals, prepared submittal applications, drafted county land use and zoning ordinances, presented projects during commission meetings and public charrettes.
Martin County Growth Management Department, Stuart, FL, US, Planner II
Lead coordinator for major-development review applications, presented proposed projects to County Commissioners and various review committees, counseled public with land use and zoning issues, assisted addressing coordinator and integrated system into GIS. Volunteer member of Emergency Operations Center for hurricanes Francis and Jeanne.
Martin County Growth Management Department, Stuart, FL, US, Associate Planner
Managed minor-development review applications, presented proposed projects to County Commissions and various review committees, counseled public with land use and zoning issues, assisted addressing coordinator. Promoted to Planner II after eight months.
Subway Sandwich Shops, Madison, WI, US, District Manager
Responsible for daily operations of five Subway franchise stores in Southern Wisconsin, oversaw employee schedules and performance, monitored stock, reviewed order placement and deliveries.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, US, MArch, Architecture
Beijing Studio: Project based in Beijing, including two weeks in China studying and collaborating with students from Tsinghua University. Spring 2009
UT Solar Decathlon, Living Light:
Fabrication and construction of 2011 Solar Decathlon entry. Summer 2009
Grand Tour-Iberian Peninsula: Sketchbook based study tour of Portugal and Spain. Summer 2008
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, US, BArch, Natural Resource Management-Land Use Planning
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Planning 2003
Minors: Natural Resources and Geography
Football Team: 1998-2003
Planning Club: 2000-2003, President 2002-2003
Ski and Snowboard Club: 1999-2003, President 2002-2003, Vice President, 2001-2002
Helen Putnam Award of Excellence, Award
Charleston Main Streets Volunteer of the Year, Award
