Education
2014 Doctor of Musical Arts, cum laude
Boston University – Boston, Massachusetts
2002 Master of Arts in Education, summa cum laude
Central Michigan University – Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
1989 Bachelor of Music Education
Baylor University – Waco, Texas
Conducting studies with Michael L. Haithcock. Additional study in conducting workshops and masterclasses with Peter Boonshaft, Richard Clary, M. Eugene Corporon, Paula Crider, Fredrick Fennell, Richard Floyd, Gary Green, Michael Haithcock, Jerry Junkin, Craig Kirchhoff, Tom Lee, John Lynch, Larry Livingston, Anthony Maiello, Alan McMurray, Linda Moorhouse, H. Robert Reynolds, Kevin Sedatole, Mallory Thompson, John Whitwell, and Rodney Winther.
Additional Certifications: Orff -Schulwerk Level I and Level II, with Baruch Whitehead and Jos Wuytack
Professional Honors/Awards
INTERNATIONAL
2013 Elected into membership in the American Bandmasters Association (North America)
2009 Elected into membership in Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity
2007 The Sudler Flag of Honor recipient - The Sousa Foundation (United States and Japan)
NATIONAL
2012 “Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (CBDNA/NBA )
2009 “Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (UGA - JanFest)
“Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (GMEA )
National Wind Band Honors Winner – New Music Division
2007 “Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (Midwest Clinic)
2006 National Wind Band Honors Winner – New Music Division
“Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (NCBF)
“Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (NBA Convention)
2005 “Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (GMEA)
“Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (UGA - JanFest)
2003 “Citation of Excellence Award” from the National Band Association (NCBF)