career | education

2016 – Present: Owner | Founder | Editor Disconnect Outdoors

2009 – Present: Owner | Graphic Designer | Writer | Photographer | Illustrator Free Agent Productions
Freelance Agency serving clients such as American Suzuki, Maxxis Tires, GBC Tires, Kanati Tires, Farr Racing Enterprises, Rath Racing, Polaris, Lonestar Racing, 88 Live To Ride Foundation, Filter Publications, Racer Productions, Facefull Magazine, Rap Pages Magazine, QUAD Magazine, ATV Sport Magazine, Dirt Wheels Magazine, Reality Bikes, Totally Running, Triple 9 Optiks, Pedal Pushers Cyclery, Suarez, Graciano’s Bicycle Center, GBX JRs, Whitlow Elementary School, 12oz Prophet, Off-road & Outdoors, Team Explosion, FYT Club

2013–14: Series Marketing Manager ATVMX National Series |  MX Sports

2008–13: Associate Editor ATV Rider Magazine
Handled Photography, Writing/ Editing duties on a monthly basis

2006–07: Consultant Tucker Rocky Distribution (Dallas, TX)
Served as consultant/ team liason between Factory Suzuki, and Tucker Rocky Distribution. Responsible for raising Suzuki Off-Road team sponsorship budgets

2004–07: Board Member |  Consultant ESPN Great Outdoor Games |  WPSA Power Tour
Helped launch the WPSA Power Tour Series which became the premier ATV Racing series in the USA, and was featured on ESPN

2004–Present: Owner |  Founder Media Allstars Off-Road Team (Atlanta, GA)
Longest running, most successful ATV MX Team in History of the sport. Supported by Honda from 2005-06, Kellogg’s 2006-2007, & Suzuki 2007-08. Created ATV Ambassador Program, & Mobile medical Unit

2004–05: Owner | Founder Propagandist Inc. |  ATV Nationals.com (Savannah, GA)
Produced event programs for the ATV MX National series, ATV TT National Series, & Grand National Cross Country Series. Produced Year In Dirt Book

1999–2003: Contributing Editor ATV Scene.com, MX East Magazine (Ohio)

1993–98: Contributor | Team Member 12oz. Prophet Magazine (Miami, Fl – NYC)
Contributed content for six issues (entire print run), helped launch the 12 oz. brand

2002–03: Public Relations and Marketing Director | Amateur Team Manager for Factory Cannondale | Team Nac’s Racing (Saugerties, NY)
Team was responsible for re-introducing Factory Level Support to ATV Racing • Coordinated all Team PR, developed the “Podium Project” campaign in conjunction with the Livestrong Foundation, and handled the needs of the Amateur Team

1998–2001: Marketing Director at Hardeeville MX Track, Empire MX Track, and MX-Cessories Retail Store (Hardeeville, SC)
Handled all advertising design and implementation, sponsor acquisition and activation, and event promotions

1997–2003: Owner Velvet Elvis Lounge (Savannah, GA)
Downtown Savannah Live Music Venue, featuring artists such as David Allan Coe, Stretch Armstrong, GlassEater, Hatebreed, Kylesa, Jennifer Nettles, Hot Water Music

1993–94: Owner | Co-Founder Paper Moon Café (Savannah, GA)

1993–98: Owner | Founder Soul Kitchen Skate Shop (Savannah, GA)

1990–98: Founder FA Productions Event Promotion Company (Savannah, GA)
Specializing in Concerts, Parties, and Skateboard Contests

1990–93: Owner | Co-Founder Underworld Skate Shop (Savannah, GA)
First true Skateboard Shop in Downtown Savannah

1990–94: Savannah College Of Art & Design (Savannah, GA)
BFA Illustration

1990–94: Co-owner Pervert Clothing (Miami, FL)
Brand widely regarded as a pioneer in the “Street Wear” Movement

1990: Graduated MacArthur Douglas Senior High (Miami, FL)