I help mission-driven organizations grow their reach and impact while operating more nimbly and with greater urgency. The latest chapter in my career is as a nonprofit executive, consultant, and board member. In my spare time, I’m a volunteer leader in the fight to cure type one diabetes.

I unwind by reading, cooking, and listening to music on vinyl. Here, I mostly write about life in the North Country of New York, my travels, exploring the outdoors, photography, and our old, quirky house. Husband to Jill. Dad to Eli. Dog dad to Rox.

Recent Posts

• Galveston, From a Non-Texan Point of View
  When I mentioned Jill and I were going/had been to Galveston for a few days, the response from most Texans I talked to was a firm, “Meh.” Warm water, quiet beaches — at least away from the seawall — and great seafood. What’s not to like? We stayed on the west end of the island,… Read more: Galveston, From a Non-Texan Point of View
• When Crafting Goes Off the Rails
  Hedgehog, erotic fiction, or both?
• Robert Taylor Joyce
  My mom asked if I would write dad’s obituary. It was one way I could help her from (exactly) 1,000 miles away, while I was waiting to travel to Tennessee to be with her and the rest of our family. Recalling all those stories he told me was a source of joy. If you read… Read more: Robert Taylor Joyce