In December 2009 I was asked to speak at the Ohio State University Facilities Services awards banquet. The presentation started with the “Meet the Mentor” video shot earlier in 2009. After the 5 minute video I was introduced. The presentation is broken up into two parts for YouTube. Click on the links for the presentation. Part 1 and part 2.

If you would be interested in having me speak at your event, go to my “Contact” page to get information for contacting me.

Prior to the presentation I met with Dr. Gee, the president of The Ohio State University

Here I am on stage speaking at the OSU Facilities Operations awards banquet

Here I am speaking as you can see the 700 in attendance for the awards banquet

Below you will find one of the works I had exhibited, “Three’s Company”.

This is my "Three's Company" art piece. Just one of many pieces I exhibited at the German Village Art Crawl.

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I had the opportunity to display my work, “Trilogy for Ike” in my first juried art exhibition. It was the Unify 1st German Village Art League exhibition May 22nd - June 30th, 2009 at Caterina Ltd. This exhibition was based to unite artists, friends, organizations and individuals with each other. Each artist was asked to submit work they currently represent. I also had the honor of being the only artist to sell their work during the opening night reception.

Here is a picture of my submission "Trilogy for Ike" for the art exhibition.

On Sunday December 7, 2008 during the yearly Village Lights event Genia, my wife and I displayed and sold my works at Hausfrau Haven located in German Village.

I would like to thank the owners of Hausfrau Haven, Faye and Julie for letting us participate in their open house during this holiday festival.

Here is a picture of me at the table with my works.We had a place in the back of the store so people could come see my works without being rushed. Thanks once again to my wife Genia for the table display. You can probably notice how we have evolved with our display setup.

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On November 20 & 21, 2008 my wife Genia and I had the opportunity to display and sell my works at the office craft show. The 2 day event was a smashing success for us. Not only did we triple last year’s sales, we also received many kind words of encouragement. Thanks to all that stopped by our table.

Here is a picture of my wife Genia and myself at the beginning of the office show with all our items for sale. Notice I added some cutting boards.

Here is another picture of my wife Genia and myself at the beginning of the office show with all our items for sale.

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On Friday July 11, 2008 between 5:00 and 7:00 PM I had the opportunity with my wife Genia to display and sell my work at Hausfrau Haven located in German Village. I would like to thank the owners of Hausfrau Haven, Faye and Julie for letting me participate in their open house/wine tasting. We are looking forward to returning in December for their next open house.

Below you will find a picture of Jean-Francois and myself trying out the bedan.

This is Jean-Francois Escoule and me working together. The day was great!

I have now gone video. I have posted an instructional video for hollowing a vessel on youtube. During this instructional video I take you from roughing the log to the final product. Check it out.

The first PART INCLUDES the introduction of hollowing THROUGH FORMING THE OUTSIDE of the vessel

PART 2 – shows BORING the vessel TO the FINAL SUMMARY

In my professional work I am a manager in the Information Technology area. As a way to give back I have mentored students who are blind. I am now participating in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program at The Ohio State University. You can read more about this and watch a video. During the video you can see me turning a honey dipper.

In the Spring 2009 issue of The Journal of the American Association of Woodturners" I have been able to publish an article about the challenges I face as a person who is blind and as a woodturner. I have been given the permission to present this AAW article in my web page.

I am pleased to have my shop and works featured in the November 2008 issue of Woodturning magazine. This magazine reaches woodturners in 60 countries. The article comes in 3 pages. Page 1, page 2, and page 3.

In April 2008, I had the opportunity to study under Robert Rosand, one of the great woodturners in the United States. I have an article of my trip to Robert's shop in the May 2008 issue of the Central Ohio Woodturner Newsletter