I've had a varied career. Educated as a chemical engineer, I spent time in the Navy, got an MBA, and then founded an investment firm. All that was mostly right-brain oriented. However, I've always enjoyed using my left-brain, which I do now as I bring characters and worlds to life on a daily basis. I live in the Puget Sound area with my wife and Vizsla Ruby. Besides writing, I fish, hike, and travel.