I am an architect and real estate consultant who has always been involved in carpentry, woodworking and construction. In 1988 a real estate partner gave me a lathe, and over the next few years I managed to “turn” a couple of passable pieces. In 2000, I took a class with Binh Pho, a world-class turner, who introduced me to real turning, good equipment, and the Chicago Woodturners, where I am still a member.

I have experience in all phases of woodturning, from the preparation of green wood, through drying and turning, to the embellishment of completed pieces. I have studied with David Ellsworth, Mike Mahoney, Hans Weissflog, Lyle Jamison, and others. I currently teach at the Chicago School of Woodworking and tutor privately in my Riverwoods studio.

Working with other members of the Chicago Woodturners, I have introduced turning to high school students and other groups, mentored beginning turners (including blind woodworkers), and demonstrated at SOFA (Sculptural Objects and Fine Arts). I have also written short articles and tutorials for the AAW Journal, More Woodturning and other publications. A member of the American Association of Woodturners, I am also past president of the Chicago Woodturners.

I’m still working on 10,000 hours, but making progress.