• 1958, born in Dallas, Texas, graduated Skyline High School in 1976
• 1977-80, worked as a Graphic Designer in Dallas
• 1980-81, Completed the Foundations Programm at the Kansas City Art Institute
• 1981-85, Columbia University, New York City, School of General Studies, BA 1985
• 1982-85 (Summers), Auto Mechanic, Zumbach Sports Cars, New York City
• 1985-90, Graphic Designer & Art Director in New York City
• 1990, moved to Berlin, Germany
• 1990-present, freelance Art Director in Berlin
• 1995, began designing and making knives as a hobby
• 2002-present, design and production of knives on a professional basis


