• 1958, born in Dallas, Texas

• 1977-80, Graphic Designer in Dallas

• 1980-81, Completed the Foundations Program 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