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I like watching the Looney Tunes, MASH, and Star Trek. My favorite movies include the Star Wars movies, Crouching Tiger-Hidden Dragon, Dead Poets Society, and the Lord of the Rings movies. I like cooking and experiencing different cuisine and tastes. I am an avid audiophile/stereophile and enjoy experiencing good stereo and home theatre systems. Currently, my system is based on speakers from Definitive Technology BP series and Infinity Primus series with electronics from Denon and Sony. Click here for more about my music and movie favorites.
I graduated from the University of
Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa with a bachelors in 2003. My degree is in political science and minor in
computer science. As well, I have obtained my MBA from the Univeristy of Phoenix in West Des Moines in 2007.
Working with computers, building web sites and building Java-based applications are what I do for a living. I compose and mix music using MIDI and mixing software. I have a small web-development studio. At this time, I develop Java-based applications and I am a
web designer/developer for commercial and
personal web application systems.
Additonally, I am pursuing doctorial study of public policy administration at Walden University with research interests of energy industry, consumption, nonprofit management, corporate social responsibility, American public policy.
Community service has been a
strong part of my activities. My work includes working
with local and state governments and community
organizations. I train and teach with Phelps Taekwondo / Progression Team.
I am involved now with the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus and as well, The First Friday Breakfast Club of Des Moines
My community activities have included working with the City of
Coralville, Iowa City Public Library, Human Rights Campaign, Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education
(ICARE), United Action for Youth (UAY), City Circle Acting
Company of Coralville, Cedar Rapids GLRC , and chaired the Iowa City Pride Festival
committee. I do legislative lobbying at the
Iowa State Capitol and have worked on the Dean for America
campaign in 2004. A work in progress is a
discourse that discusses the paradox within American
politics, mindsets and policies. Currently, I am involved with a progressive politics in the Des Moines area and Democracy for America
I work out at 7 Flags Fitness Center in Des Moines.
Kudos goes to Steve Carlson for the awesome job with photography!!
My Chinese
zodiac sign is the dragon, and my horoscope sign is Gemini.
You Are Animal
A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts.
You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary.
But you sure can beat a good drum.
"Kill! Kill!" The Muppet Personality Test