To call my background eclectic is an understatement. From the hills of Appalachia to the orchestra of an opera, in addition to amassing several college degrees, I've worked as a microbiology lab technician, a veterinary technician, a dental assistant, and an over-the-road tractor-trailer driver.
A native West Virginian, I've lived in the Charleston area for the past twenty years, having moved to the capital city to pursue a career as a professional musician and university music instructor. From 1986 to 1989, I was the classical music critic for the Charleston Gazette.
Since 1990, after more...
