I grew up in a middle-class home outside Philadelphia, the youngest of three boys. My father was a manufacturer’s rep and my mom was a housewife. They both grew up in the depression, and their values reflected that experience. I earned a BA in Economics from Tufts University, followed by a Master’s from Temple University, where I focused on econometrics. My career began at Chase Econometrics before I moved to California in 1980 to join Hewlett-Packard’s Corporate Planning Department.

When HP entered the personal computer market, I joined a newly formed Marketing Research team led by Bill BonDurant, who brought deep consumer marketing expertise from General Mills. His mentorship was pivotal, sparking a shift in my professional focus. Later, I moved to Adobe, where I led the Marketing Research function under CMO Ann Lewnes—one of the most talented leaders I’ve worked with. Over time, my role expanded to include Marketing Analytics and Operations, and I had the privilege of building a high-impact, well-regarded team from the ground up.

After retiring, my wife and I left Silicon Valley and settled in Sonoma County’s Wine Country. We raised two wonderful sons and, along the way, faced the challenge of wildfires—losing one home and nearly a second. Still, we moved forward with determination, and our post-career life has been full of travel, cycling, and creative exploration.

Photography has long been one of my passions, dating back to college darkrooms and weekend workshops. In recent years, I studied more seriously with National Park Photographic Expeditions, eventually joining Bob Killen’s fine art photography mentor program. That experience—complete with readings, writing, and the creation of three themed portfolios—launched a new chapter for me as a fine art photographer, focused on light, texture, memory, and the emotional connection to place.