Education

MBA : Lindenwood University : St. Charles, MO (2015)

MFA - Ceramics : Washington University in St. Louis : St. Louis, MO (2001)

BFA - Ceramics/Drawing : University of Missouri - Columbia : Columbia, MO (1997)

BA - Biology : University of Missouri - Columbia : Columbia, MO (1997)

Professional Experience

Ceramics studio manager/Customer service - Krueger Pottery, St. Louis, MO (2021-Present)

Estimator and software analyst - Big Boy’s Steel, St. Louis, MO (2020)

Vice President of administration and process/Manager of estimating and IT/Regional sales manager/Estimator - Universe Corporation, St. Louis, MO (2002-2019)

Ceramics class instructor - Krueger Pottery, St. Louis, MO (1999-2002)

Adjunct ceramics faculty - St. Charles Community College - Summer 2001

Teaching assistant (Ceramics studio) - Washington University School of Art - Spring 2001

Instructor of record (Intro to ceramics) - Washington University School of Art - Summer 2000

Studio assistant (Breath: An Installation by Andrew Connelly) - Forum for Contemporary Arts, St. Louis, MO (May 2000)

Teaching assistant (Intro to glass blowing) - Washington University School of Art, St. Louis, MO (Spring 2000)

Teaching assistant (3D design) - Washington University School of Art, St. Louis, MO (Fall 1999)

Ceramics class instructor: Potheads, Chicago, IL (1999)

Computer graphic artist: Kinkos Design Center, Chicago, IL (1998-1999)

Computer graphic artist: The Assessment Resource Center, Columbia, MO (1997-1998)

Studio assistant (Jamboree: A public sculpture by Jim Calvin and Andy Davis) City of Columbia, MO, County Courthouse Square - (1997)

Selected Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

New Work/Case Display: Campus of St. Louis Community College Meramec (2022)

Clay, Bronze & Plastic: Brady Commons Craft Studio Gallery, Columbia, MO (1997)

Group Exhibitions

Invitational

Shack Town - Curated by Michael Williams: Des Lee Gallery, St. Louis, MO (2000)

Sam’s Garage I - Curated by Kelly Sheffer: Sam’s Garage Gallery, St. Louis, MO (2000)

Juried

Visions of Form and Space: St. Louis Artists Guild Gallery, St. Louis, MO (2023)

St. Louis Mug Market 4: Blueprint Coffe, St. Louis, MO (2022)

Mixed Bag: Art St. Louis Gallery, St. Louis, MO (2000)

The Bowling Show by COCA: Arcade Lanes, St. Louis, MO (2000)

38th Annual Boone County Art Show: Boone County National Bank, Columbia, MO (1997)

University of Missouri Christmas Show: George C. Bingham Gallery, Columbia, MO (1996)

MUCK 1996: Brady Commons Craft Studio Gallery, Columbia, MO (1st Place) (1996)

Ceramics & Jewelry: Student Exhibition Center, Springfield, MO (1996)

37th Annual Boone County Art Show: Boone County National Bank, Columbia, MO (1996)

MFA

MFA2001: IN/FORM Gallery, St. Louis, MO (2001)

Super-imposed: Des Lee Gallery, St. Louis, MO (2000)