After graduating from Grinnell College in 1985, I headed west in search of mentorship in the art and business of clay — a quest that ultimately led me to New Mexico. On my very first day in Taos, I encountered master potter Stephen Kilborn who, after persistent—and likely bothersome—visits finally took me on to work in his studio.

For seven years, I immersed myself in the craft, practicing in Kilborn's studio in Taos as well as the Simon Pearce Pottery in Vermont. These formative experiences provided me with a strong foundation in pottery production and studio management that allowed me to freely explore my own artistic expression and personal style.

My wife Ellen and I decided to relocated to Boulder, Colorado and start a family in 1992. In 2005 we moved just north to the quieter community of Niwot, where I built my studio and showroom—a place that could support my work and my creative process, right out behind our house.

I have always loved building beautiful objects — from my pottery and guitars, to my studio and home, I strive to create things that embody both utility and elegance. Today I continue to pursue my lifelong passion in ceramics, crafting functional pottery that evokes the natural beauty of where we live and brings artistry to the everyday.