I'm the decidely non-technical guy among you engineers and IT folks. I'm an executive at a trade association based in Arlington, VA. I live about 18 miles from work, in Fairfax Station, VA; not too far from George Mason University.

My educational backround includes a BA in English/Writing and a Masters of Public Administration (MPA).

Married. No kids. One dog.

My interest in audio was sparked when I was in college: first buying my brother's gear when he upgraded; then getting a subscription to "The Absolute Sound. Then, right after college, I took a sales job at a boutique hi-fi store in Old Town Alexandria. I learned a lot and got spoiled being able to buy things at dealer cost. But after three years, I had enough and sort of soured on the whole audio racket. It wasn't until 20 years later -- when the home theater craze hit -- that my interest in the hobby was rekindled.

Speaking of hobbies, my other interests include: fly fishing, scuba diving, wine collecting, photography, cooking. Oh, and renovating my house -- a project that seems like it will never end.