Humble Beginnings

I designed my first webpage in 1998 while I was a freshman at the University of Michigan. Nothing too outrageous, but I was able to use the clouds from The Simpsons as my background. I was happy.

First Official Gig

While in college I was the go-to guy for web questions, mainly helping people find stuff. It wasn't until I started working for the Professional Disc Golf Association that I began taking web development seriously. I managed pdga.com and pdgatour.com for the organization. I helped writers post their content. I built photo galleries. I did other stuff.

Geekery Blossoms

After the PDGA, I took the full plunge and worked for a large publishing company where I was their primary webmaster. I developed PHP/Javascript skills. I learned to follow web standards. I learned SEO stuff and how to make pages load fast.

And Now Here We Are

So now I develop webpages for friends, local businesses and not-so-local companies. It's fun.

International Disc Golf Center

After college, I moved to Augusta, Georgia where I was hired by the Professional Disc Golf Association to help build the International Disc Golf Center.

During my time with the PDGA, I worked with various stakeholders to get the initial planning off the ground. Working with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Government of Columbia County, and PDGA representatives, I worked to clear various planning stages to mutual satisfaction.

pdga.com/idgc

North American Publishing Company

I worked on a major IT project converting 17 websites from an outdated content management system to an open source system. I was heavily involved in staff training, security and achieving business goals.

napco.com

Gillieo Media

Running my own design and media company has exposed me to various businesses: entrepreneurs and established, for-profit and not-for-profit.

Articles About Disc Golf

During my time with the PDGA, I wrote articles for all the leading disc golf magazines: Disc Golf News, Disc Golf Magazine, Disc Golfer

Stories ranged from tournament coverage, to office updates, to informational articles about organizational goals.

821 Review

821 is a blog detailing my experiences going through the Johns Hopkins Global MBA program as well as a place to share some thoughts from myself and the world.

821review.org

Disc Golf Photos

I've covered several events for the sport of disc golf. Highlights include the 2006 Amateur and Professional World Championships, and all of the Collegiate Championships.

Wedding and Website Photography

I have experience taking photos at weddings as well as product/people shots for use in web design and other printed materials.

Johns Hopkins Global MBA

As of fall 2010 I will be part of the inaugural full-time program at Johns Hopkins University. I was attracted to the program through Hopkins reputation, the coursework schedule and interesting immersive learning experiences.

Hobbies

I enjoying cooking, spending time with my family, and exploring new places. I'm always learning and looking forward to the challenges that lay before me.