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DESIGNING SINCE  1998

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each other.

I grew up surrounded by stories, whether sketched in the margins of notebooks, built from scraps in the garage, or found somewhere out on the water. Creativity has been a constant throughout my life. Today, I live in Austin, Texas, where I work as an art director, lead a team of designers, and continue to pursue ideas that combine craft and curiosity.

My fascination with how design connects people has guided my path. It led me to earn an MFA in Visualization and now an MBA at the University of Texas at Austin, where I’m exploring the intersection of creativity, strategy, and leadership.

Over the years, I’ve built brands, led campaigns, and developed creative systems for clients across outdoor, lifestyle, and apparel industries. My approach is hands-on and detail-oriented, grounded in collaboration and driven by the belief that great design should feel both intentional and alive.

Outside of work, I spend time outdoors, sketching, working on home projects, or exploring new places with my wife and our dog. Each experience fuels my perspective as a designer and reminds me why I create in the first place.

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BRANDING

ART DIRECTION

Illustration

SKETCHING

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