My Adventure

I was born and raised in Ohio. Since my early childhood I have had a strong interest in creative disciplines and mechanical industries (automotive, aviation, etc.).

I had two amazing grandfathers that had very impressive careers in creative industries, one a commercial artist and the other an engineer at Battelle. I’m privileged to have inherited a combination of their talents which has led me to a career path which blends both creative and technical disciplines.

My experience at Ohio State’s design program gave me the foundation that started my career and I’ve been learning ever since. It’s all amounted to my passion for design systems in the digital design industry.

In my free time I enjoy building the latest LEGO set or hit up a track day at nearby road course.

Experience

My career evolved from a web design only focus to UX designer/developer and eventually a design systems leader. I feel incredibly fortunate to have these opportunities and look forward to many more to come as I continue my career journey.

Current

Product Designer (Magnit contract)

2023

7 years, 6 months

Sr. Design Lead, Design Systems

2023

Sr. UX Manager, Design Systems

2021 - 2023

UX Manager, Design Systems

2019 - 2021

Sr. UX Designer

2016 - 2019

5 years, 4 months

Product Manager, UX Design

2014 - 2015

UI Designer & Developer

2012 - 2014

Web & Graphic Designer

2010 - 2012

DHospitality

2 years, 7 months

Designer (furniture, graphic)

2008 - 2009

Design Intern

2007 - 2008

Freelance

12+ years

American Share Insurance

2022

Perry Mutual Insurance

2016 - 2020

WHCA & PSB Reunion

2019

Education

2003 - 2008

Study Abroad Program (Potsdam, Germany)

2007