As a song writer, I write and record songs for Songs of Love. I am also a staff song writer for Columbia River Records. And one of my side projects is that I write and record custom songs for individuals and special occasions. I am currently in the middle of production on my first solo c.d. which is expected to be released by the end 2007.

As a performer, I am the bassist and one of the vocalists for the Jim Mesi Band, staff session bassist for Viking studios, and owner of Oasis Studios. Some other notable artists that I have performed with are Ry Cooder, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, Mark Lindsey (Paul Revere and the Raiders), Jeff Healey, Jimmy Thackery, Geoff Achison's Souldigger Band, Collin James, Robbie Laws, the late Paul DeLay, Terry Evans, and D.K. Stewart. In addition to performing with the Jim Mesi band, I also perform with local area worship teams, work as a session bassist in local area studios, and fill in for a number of local and regional bands.

I teach bass and music theory at Ape Over Music and my home, both located in Vancouver, Washington. My lessons cover all aspects of bass playing from music theory, basses role in music, technique, equipment, and just about anything else bass related. I maintain a roster of approximately 30 weekly students year round.

When I'm not working, I spend my time with my son Timothy, my girlfriend Paula, her children Blaine, Jordan, and Randi, and my parents Tim and Linda. In the summer I enjoy riding my Honda Spirit motorcycle with Paula, and fishing and camping with my family. I am an insatiable reader and some of my favorite authors include Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Michael Crichton. My primary life goal is to leave this world a better place because of my being here and to have a positive effect and influence on as many lives as possible before my time is through.