Birthdate: 1955

 Education: 3 years at Florida Institute of Technology, 3 trimesters at Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute, camera repair training at both Minolta & Nikon  Work Experience:  Veterinary technician 5 years, bartender 10 years, 20 years co-owner and vice president of AP-T Camera Repair Inc., a camera repair/retail camera shop Volunteer Experience: Sunday School teacher, videographer and event photographer at St. Mark’s Episcopal church 13 years; Girl Scout troop leader; Cub Scout den leader; Boy Scout committee member; former vice-president and board member of the Silver Hill Neighborhood Association; former president of the Tres Manos Joint Advisory board; Thunderbird Little League coach, scorekeeper and board member Awards/Publications: Salute to Albuquerque Teenagers; Astronaut Scholarship recipient;  Poem published in Carol Burnett’s book of children’s poetry;  photos published in The Albuquerque Journal,  New Mexico Magazine, Valencia County News Bulletin,  Southwest Art,  Cover Photo Artists of America Appointment Book Organizations: Member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Personal: Married with 4 children and 1 grandson 

Hobbies: writing, photography, skiing, exercising, reading, sewing, gardening and softball