Education:

Appalachian State University
B.S. Commercial Art/Graphic Design
Minor - Technology, 1992

Current Employment:

- Graphic Designer - BlackBuck Graphics, Concord, NC - (Mar. 2003-Dec. 2008)
(Mac/ PC Platform Proficiency – Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign , Acrobat, Publisher, Word, Excel, and Outlook experience)

- Photography/Graphic Design Freelance (Since 1987)
(RAW, High Resolution JPEG, Digitally Manipulated Art, 35mm)

Current/Past Clients:

- NASCAR Drive for Diversity
- Appalachian State University Alumni Association
- Barnhardt, Day & Hines, Inc.
- Cabarrus Arts Council
- Cabarrus County Visitors Bureau
- Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Cannon Village Visitor Center
- City of Kannapolis
- CMC-Northeast Medical Center
- Concord Downtown Development Corporation
- Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and JR Motorsports, Inc.
- Fifth Third Bank
- Historic Cabarrus Association, Inc.
- Kannapolis History Associates
- Kannapolis Intimidators Baseball
- Ken Schrader Racing
- Liles Construction Company, Inc.
- Martin Truex, Jr. Motorsports
- Myers & Chapman, Inc.
- PIT Instruction & Training, LLC
- Rep. Fred F. Steen, II – (R)
- Rite Lite Signs, Inc.
- S & D Coffee, Incorporated
- Sam Bass Illustration & Design
- The Mills Corporation (Concord Mills)
- Turner Construction Company
- Walker Marketing, Inc.
- WAM (Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports)

Major Publications:

- Baseball America
- Los Angeles Times
- NASCAR Scene/ Winston Cup Scene
- Our State
- Racer Magazine
- Sports Illustrated Presents
- The Charlotte Observer
- USA Today

Current/Recent Projects:

- Currently designing personal logo/brand for NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, Martin Truex, Jr.
- Numerous photos appear in “Kannapolis: A Pictorial History.” Released December 2008..
- (13) Framed photo works on permanent display (Fifth Third Bank, Kannapolis)
- Currently recording construction of the North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC.
- Captured (3) National Championship seasons of Appalachian State Football since 2005 for ASU Alumni Association.
- (45) Framed photo works on permanent display (Fifth Third Bank, Concord)
- Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Calendar and “Back in the Day” DVD Cover Photography.
- Photographed all (NASCAR) Drive for Diversity participants (Drivers/Crew members)
at regional race tracks for program’s first (3) years (2003-2005).
- Documented historic Cannon Mill Plants #1 & #4 prior to and during their demolition. (25,000+ images)
- Documented entire Dale Earnhardt Tribute, Plaza construction, and statue installation.

Private Collections:

- CT Communications, Inc.
- Duke University: M.U.R.D.O.C.K. Study
- Fifth Third Bank (Concord, Kannapolis)
- Independent Tribune
- Mrs. Miriam Cannon Hayes
- Philip Morris USA
- North Carolina Research Campus (Visitor Center)
- Hector H. Henry II, MD

Accomplishments:

- “Angles & Elements” Photography Exhibition at Cabarrus Art Galleries, Jan-Feb. 2008
- 2006 Cabarrus County Government Week
Photo Winner – Best of Show – “A (Hole) New Opportunity”
Photo Winner – Best Scenic – “Light Rail”
- 2005 Cabarrus County Government Week
Photo Winner - Best Scenic Category – “Still Mill”
- 2005 CT Communications - "Hometown Favorites"
Photo Winner - (Photo appeared on 2005-2006 directory cover)
“Boom! @ the Cannon”
- 2004 Cabarrus County Government Week
Winner – Best Human Interest Category – “Boys of Summer”

Interests:

- Photography (candids, documentary, sports, scenics and weddings)
- Graphic Design (Illustration, logo development)
- Great music
- Cooking
- Fishing
- Appalachian State Football