A lifelong musician, I joined the Barbershop Harmony Society in 1982, and am a member of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN chapter, where I’ve served as Music Vice President, Section Leader, Chorus Director, Coach, and Talent Coordinator. I’ve sung in four District Championship quartets, have nine appearances as an International Quartet competitor, a Chorus silver medal, and have directed a chorus at International.

I’ve been a Music Judge since 1993, and have judged over 80 contests, including five Internationals for both BHS and Harmony, Inc. My arranging catalogue includes over 80 works for men’s and women’s quartets, men’s chorus, mixed jazz quartet, and men’s quartet with Big Band. I have served on faculty at Harmony University, various Top Gun schools, and coached many International competitors, most notably Instant Classic, Forefront, Throwback, Quorum, GQ, and Viva. I’m also a member of the Cardinal District Hall of Fame.

Outside of barbershop, I play alto and soprano saxophones (and occasionally sing) in an 18 piece Big Band, a ten piece Dance Band, and a Jazz Trio. I also sing and play upright bass in a mixed jazz quartet, The Freshmen Sound. I make my living as a Piano Technician, and reside in Bristol, IN.