Biographical Highlights
Born: 1941-
Personal: Wife Elizabeth (deceased), Children Susanna and Daniel
Education: B.S Biology (1964) and M.S. Freshwater Ecology (1966),
                    University of Vermont
Military Service: Captain, US Army Military Police (1967-1969)
Scientific Research Associate: Rhine Institute for Parapsychology,
                    Durham NC. (1972-73)
Community Service:
       1978- Founder of New Covenant Center, Stamford CT., a
                 Catholic Christian soup kitchen for homeless people.
       1995-2025 -Track & Field Hurdles Coach for AC Reynolds Middle
                 and High Schools, & USATF Jr. Olympics Team, Asheville NC.
       2003 -Founder of the Blue Ridge Classic Track & Field Meet,
                 Asheville NC.
Author & Illustrator: “The Ultimate Guide to Asheville & the Western
       North Carolina Mountains”, “Wild & Furry Animals of the Southern
       Appalachian Mountains”, “Wild & Furry Animals of the Northern
       Appalachian Mountains”, and “A Journey to Liza’s Reef”.
Pen & Ink Drawings: Completed over 2000 drawings of private
        residences, historic buildings, landscapes and wild animals.
Paintings: Visionary nature-themed acrylic paintings in over 300 private
       and public collections.
Recognition & Awards:
       2002 AFLAC National Assistant Track & Field Coach of the
                Year Award
       Bronze Medal 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards for
               “Wild & Furry Animals of the Southern Appalachian Mountains”
                and 2019 placement in the collection of the Smithsonian
                Natural History Library.

        
       Biography in 2026 edition of Marquis Who’s Who in America for
                lifetime accomplishments in art & literature promoting
                awareness and protection of wild animals, especially
                endangered species and their environments.