Education
Michigan State University - East Lansing, Mich.
B.A. in Journalism, May 2000
Experience
The Grand Rapids Press - Grand Rapids, Mich.
Staff Photographer: December 2010 - present
The Muskegon Chronicle - Muskegon, Mich.
Staff Photographer: May 2000 - December 2010
Photo intern: Spring 1999
The Saginaw News - Saginaw, Mich.
Photo intern: Summer 1998
The Jackson Citizen Patriot - Jackson, Mich.
Photo intern: Fall 1997
The State News - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.
Photo editor: Summer 1996 and Spring 1997
Staff photographer: Fall 1995 - May 2000
Service
Michigan Press Photographers Association
2005-2006 Elected Vice President to the MPPA Board of Directors
2003-2004 Elected Trustee to the MPPA Board of Directors
2000-2006 Clip Contest Co-Chair
Recognition
2009 Barry Edmonds Michigan Understanding Award
2007 Third place Michigan Photographer of the Year
2005 Michigan Clip Contest Photographer of the Year
1999 Michigan College Photographer of the Year
1998 Michigan College Photographer of the Year
1997 Michigan College Photographer of the Year
Multiple Awards:
National Press Photographers Association Monthly Clip Contest
Michigan Press Photographers Association Annual Photo Contest
Michigan Press Photographers Association Monthly Clip Contest
Michigan Associated Press Annual Photo Contest
Michigan Press Association Annual Photo Contest
Miscellaneous
Participated in the Michigan 24/7 book project, took the cover photo.
