Founded Ponderosa Sportswear in 1983, Award Winner in Stitch-Off Competition in 1998, Presented seminar sections for Brother Embroidery in 1998, Founded F.A.T.E. (From Art To Embroidery, specializing in Digitizing and Custom Printed Applique) in 1999. Personally, working toward Black Belt rank in Tae Kwon Do and Certified Instructor's Certificate in 2000. Wife: Karen, co-owner of Ponderosa Sportswear, and daughter, Kirstin, EMT/Search and Rescue, and sales rep for Ponderosa Sportswear