I grew up on a dairy farm in southwest Wisconsin, which gave me the luxury of wide-open spaces to wander, get into mischief and inspire my creativity. I studied journalism at UW-Madison and spent about 10 years following unusual, challenging, and interesting assignments as a daily newspaper reporter in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Still, as much as I enjoyed the work, I decided I needed a change for the long-term. I enrolled in the graphic design program at Madison College, and I've enjoyed spending more time on my artistic talents and learning new skills. I've still worked as a freelance writer and editor while in school, and I would like to combine my art and writing talents in future projects.