University of Kansas: Bachelor of Arts, major in English, 1975
Colorado State University: Master of Science, Natural Resource Recreation, 1991
Interpretive planning and writer for Exhibit Design Associates of Colorado. He has coauthored four children’s books about national parks, and has published research in the academic journal Leisure Sciences.
Self-taught in computer programming, electrical circuitry, robotics, motion control, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Vast experience in music and technical imagery with a self-taught mechanical engineering background. Has built robots, androids, dinosaurs, orcas and other animatronics for interactive exhibits since 1987.
