He began at Mizzou and encouraged by Tom Mills became a music major. Add to that teaching, acting, directing, producing and you begin to see the depth and quality of this man's life. Maplewood Barn Theatre, Talking Horse Productions, shows and choir work Stephens College, music director at Calvary Episcopal Church, acting and directing at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City are just some of his the local and regional activities. Presently he is the director and musical director for Bonnie & Clyde the Musical at CCP.