Born March 15, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware, the youngest of 5 children, Played clarinet briefly in school band, and performed in chorus, but family moved too many times to continue. Wrote lyrics all through adolescence, left high school at 17 and joined the Navy, and after 3-½ years, returned to Delaware a single father with a baby son, getting by with the help of family and friends. Twice divorced, met wife Debbie in 1992. Married on October 29th, 1993 Moved to Nashville in May, 1995 Tried driving Tractor Trailers, but 2 young boys required more home time. Currently employed in the telecommunications industry. Published poem “Among the Angels” in compilation from “Poetry.com” Recorded song “Brand New” in 2005 on compilation album from “Affinity Music“ in Nashville, TN . Wrote “director’s award” winning lyrics to “Heart Shaped Diamond” in 2005, and produced song with help from Paramount Music in Nashville, TN As always, continues and will continue writing lyrics & poetry regardless where it leads.