Born in Kansas, but happy to have escaped to Minneapolis, I have been designing at the Star Tribune for just over six years. My background is in newspaper design, but I have found true love in art directing more creative projects. I have a great passion for finding the perfect photo-shoot locations and working with illustrators on our vita.mn covers. I also relish fine-tuning designs with my headphones blaring.

Outside of work, I am most passionate about photography, live music and Kansas basketball. Oh, and I also dig Guitar Hero and Rock Band. And dogs. I love me some canines. To learn more about me, you can follow my blog over here.