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, Cassie and Alycia.