Design Philosophy: Design is to identify the problem and then generate a solution that will exemplify significant meaning and a lasting memory.

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design from Colorado State University 

Community and professional activities:

• Affiliate member of Home Builders Association of Metro Denver
• Directed web design and marketing for Bar Awards Committee
• Affiliate member of Apartment Association of Metro Denver
• Affiliate member of Apartment Association of Southern Colorado
• Affiliate member of Society for Marketing Professional Services
• Affiliate member of National Association of Home Builders

Best vacation of all time: Exploring the oldest city of Morocco: Fes 

What I do in my spare time: Running, cycling, swimming, tennis, skiing, backpacking…pretty much anything outdoors 

Weaknesses for: Coffee Ice Cream and Foie Gras…but obviously, not together

Best place to eat: In Denver: Mizuna, Fruition, Kevin Taylor Restaurant

Greatest achievement: To date: crossing the San Diego Marathon finish line

Favorite “pool side” book: “Nanny Diaries”

Favorite movie(s): Recently: “Sin Nombre” All time: “Pretty Woman” 

Best lifetime experience: Delivering sailboats offshore from the East Coast to the Caribbean 

Best comfort food: Homemade Pasta Bolognese

Favorite music/band: DJ Tiesto

Dream vacation: Traveling through the Mediterranean on my own private yacht with great company, food and wine

Favorite designer/artist/architect: Difficult to narrow down to one. A few of my favorites are Andy Goldsworthy, M.C. Escher, Constantin Brancusi and Frank Gehry…oh, and let me not forget…Possibilities for Design 

What I do to relieve stress: Exercise 

What I would do if I won the lottery: Buy real-estate and travel the world 

If I was to be an animal, what I would be: A flying fish so that I can experience the best of both worlds 

Favorite City: NYC – from the river on a picnic boat 

Favorite Hotel: Toss up – Delano Hotel for its exquisite collection of furniture and La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club for play and relaxation