Member, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Attended Interlochen Arts Academy. Studied with John Mack, Elaine Douvas. Former, principal, Akron Symphony Orchestra. Performed with Cleveland, Atlanta, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Hartford, Savannah, and Veracruz (Mexico) orchestras. Former, faculty, Tulane University, Northern Illinois University. Frequent soloist, chamber musician, and clinician. First-prize winner, Fernand Gillet Competition, International Double Reed Society. Extensive orchestral experience in the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia.