He is interested in collaboration and sculptural aspects of theatre design. He has previously taught theatre at the University of Memphis and before that, taught as both a UH-60 Blackhawk NRC flight instructor and a standardization instructor for the United States Army. He is a graduate of the 101st Airborne Division, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in scenic design and fine arts from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Fine Arts in scene design and technical production from the University of Memphis.