It's wintertime at the University of Scranton.  The Spring Semester for 2002 just began last week.  I just started my second programming course, and this web page is my first assignment.  It's also the first web page that I have constructed.  If you would like to learn about my background, follow the link.  The same goes for another link for my personal information.  Once and a while I may include and update a thought for the day.  Also, feel free to explore some links to sites that are either part of my interests or personal history.  Thanks for stopping by my site!
 
 

• I achieved a BA in Communication, with a minor in Psychology, at LaSalle University in 1989.

• I continued my education at Lehigh University, where I earned an MBA in 1994.

• I have worked full time since I graduated from LaSalle.  I just completed 12 years of service with Verizon, formerly known as Bell Atlantic.

• I have worked in a variety of departments, and developed skills in management, project leadership, team building, training, coaching & development, sales, customer service, and a variety of technical skills.

• Currently, I am working in a department called "Outside Plant Planning & Engineering".

• After many years of looking at computers, I decided it was time to seriously learn about them.  After some long thought and analysis, I applied and was accepted into the Graduate Program for Software Engineering  the Summer of 2001 at the University of Scranton.   I must complete 6 undergraduate pre-requisites in addition to the graduate classes.  I am on my third pre-requisite this semester.

AGE:  For the record, you are only as old as you feel.  So, the number doesn't matter.

ASTRONOMY:  Now, if I had more free time, I'd spend it learning about astronomy.  We just got a telescope for Christmas from a close family friend.  The kids enjoy looking at the moon through it.

FAITH:  I am a Christian; specifically, a Lutheran.  I was raised Roman Catholic and changed disciplines when I married my wife.  Check out the link for the Shepherd's Chapel, a good resource for independent Bible study.

FAMILY:  Okay... this ALWAYS comes first!  Perhaps I should have listed it first.  Since I am citing things alphabetically, this is where it falls on this list of personal information.  I have been married since 1995, and my wife's name is Lisa.  We have three children (ages 10, 8, & 2).  If you like artwork, follow Moony Night, a computer generated piece of artwork designed by the kids for your enjoyment!

HOBBIES:  Between working full time, three children, two dogs (female labs, chocolate & yellow), a 50 minute commute to work, part time graduate school...  I enjoy exercise, music, astronomy, and reading.