I have been involved with Track & Field for more than 55 years. It is a true passion of mine. I was fortunate to be a good enough runner in High School that I was given a 4 year scholarship to college. I lettered all 4 years in college and was Team Captain my Senior year. I would not have my college degrees if it was not for Track. I went on to Coach and was fortunate to Coach an Olympian in 1992. Due to changes in my job careers I had to leave coaching behind but I could not give up Track.
I became a USATF Track Official and have loved every moment of it. I have Officiated in many USATF Championships both Indoor and Outdoor. In 2021 I officiated at the Olympic Trials (a true highlight of my career). I have Officiated many Indoor and Outdoor NCAA Championships and Conference Meets as well as all levels of High School and Youth Meets. I am a Masters Level Certified Official including Referee status. I continue to work these meets and was humbled to receive the Charles Rueter Award in December of 2024. The recognition from USATF Leadership and my peers as the best Running Events Official in USATF is the greatest honor I could ever receive.
I want to continue to work meets for a long time but I now feel that I should concentrate on teaching and growing Officials to be the best they can be. I enjoy working with officials and see them become Great Officials. I will Love this Sport FOREVER.