Lincoln, Nebraska, native – with some years in the states of California and Missouri, and eventually back to the 402 area code.

Work-life era: journalist, newspaper columnist, editor, speechwriter, company spokesperson, media relations, public relations, executive comms, crisis/issues management.

Hobbies and beyond day job: Write fiction, watch quality comedy, amateur chess enthusiast, photography, church small group.

The greatest joys of my life are my wife (Gayla) and our two daughters, Alycia and Cassie.

My family