My stories come from a unique background and are driven by my passion for the theatre. I’m a US Army veteran with a blue-collar background who went on to earn three master’s degrees and a PhD. A kid from rural America who grew up to have a business career that took him to 49 states and 45 countries. A student of the theatre who has spent the last 25 years attending and reflecting on more than 100 Broadway productions and many more regional and community theatre productions. An active member of Dramatist Guild, Playwrights’ Center, and Chicago Dramatists. An alumnus of the Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive and of the Theatre Resources Unlimited Producer Development and Mentorship Program Master Level. I am committed to my craft.

Writing plays is my second career. I worked as a human resource executive and leadership development consultant before focusing on writing for the stage. In those roles, I was a frequent conference speaker (more than 100 national and international conferences) and writer (dozens of articles and book chapters). I’ve served on numerous expert panels and editorial boards and authored or co-authored five books on talent management and leadership development. Academic credentials include three master’s degrees and a PhD.