I love people who have a passion and gift for pursuing creative careers and I love connecting them to their fans. Since 2003, I've worked with creatives and their associated firms (musicians, speakers, writers, artists, photographers, videographers, record labels, venues, and concert promoters) connecting them to and growing their fanbases using new digital and interactive marketing strategies. I'm currently employed full time by C3 Presents in Austin, TX as their Digital Technology Manager working across their divisions of Festivals, Concert Marketing, and Artist Management.

Prior to 2003, I did large-scale Fortune 50 consulting gigs for one of the world's largest software companies for over 12 years. I left that because it was no longer fulfilling and living in airports was a drag. Instead of helping large corporations and stockholders make more money, I help creative passionate people pursue their dreams and use their gifts. I love every minute of it and have learned that if we pursue our careers for any other reason than to glorify God it is going to end up a waste of time.

I hear stories of suicide among high school and college students a lot and it breaks my heart. Suicide and every other self-destructive behavior don't have to happen. There is help available. I believe that there would be fewer problems like these if we all had a stronger sense of our purpose in life and a strong community of support. I also believe that part of the solution is serving others - putting others first (ie, the definition of loving someone).

When we ask someone how they are doing, we have to mean it - and we have to be willing not to judge the answer or immediately try to fix the problem, but to just listen and try to understand. Someone who does this for you is a life-giving friend. And if you don't think you have anyone like this, the best way to find them is to be that type of friend to others first.

Nothing thrills me more than seeing young men make solid decisions and become the next generation of leaders. When I have the privledge to play even the smallest role in helping them reach their potential, I'm happy.

The stats from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are staggering when it comes to fatherless kids. It rips me apart to see how much more likely they are to struggle with drug and alcohol abuse and suicide. I'm always on the lookout for good mentoring programs, but it's probably more about just doing it and making it part of our lives with our neighbors than finding the right program.