Curiosity, accountability, and a practical point of view.

My story

I have spent much of my professional life working through problems where technical requirements, operational realities, and public responsibilities intersect. I enjoy getting into the details, identifying the underlying issue, and finding improvements that work in the real world.

My academic background is in biology and environmental science. I earned a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2014, following a B.S. in Biology in 2009 and an A.S. from Chattanooga State Community College in 2005.

In industry, I've supported corporate and facility environmental programs across complex manufacturing operations, including regulatory permitting, water and wastewater, air emissions, waste and chemical reporting, audit programs, corrective actions, and resource-efficiency initiatives. My current job title is Environmental Engineer, supported by graduate-level environmental science education and more than a decade of environmental compliance experience. I am not a licensed Professional Engineer.

Before entering manufacturing environmental management, I worked for approximately ten years in 911 emergency communications. That role developed a lasting respect for reliable public services, clear communication, and decision-making under pressure.

Research and lifelong learning

My graduate thesis at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga explored phosphite treatments and ectomycorrhizal formation in American chestnut seedlings. I have also completed professional training in technical communication and asbestos safety, alongside practical experience supporting multi-site ISO 14001 environmental management systems. Read my graduate thesis ↗

Beyond work

From 2024 to 2026, I served on the Signal Mountain Town Council. I have also been involved with municipal boards addressing zoning, stormwater, and community services. I approach public policy through a practical lens: understand the tradeoffs, scrutinize assumptions, and be accountable for outcomes.

My interests extend into economics, investing, technology, environmental policy, and how people make decisions over long periods. I intend to share more of those personal reflections through this site over time.

What guides my approach

I value intellectual curiosity, transparent reasoning, respectful disagreement, and a willingness to revisit an opinion when the evidence changes. I believe that practical judgment matters as much as technical knowledge—and that a useful idea should survive contact with real constraints.