May 2013 - January 2020
Master of Philosophy, Aesthetics & Art Theory
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts -- Portland, Maine
August 2010 - August 2012
Master of Fine Arts, Visual Art
Vermont College of Fine Arts -- Montpelier, Vermont
June 1981 - October 1982
Master of Science, Printing Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology -- Rochester, New York
June 1979 - May 1981
Bachelor of Science, Professional Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology -- Rochester, New York
September 1969 - May 1973
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of South Carolina -- Columbia, South Carolina
October 1973 - Present
Artist
Latentsifier -- North America
Approaching fine art philosophically, personal work is devoted to visual image creation employing diverse photographic processes. Images explore the boundaries of physical and transcendent existence by leveraging the intrinsic unique characteristics of energy, matter, space, and time. Images are exhibited in juried shows and select art galleries.
August 2016 - May 2023
Adjunct Professor
Idaho State University -- Pocatello, Idaho
Taught online undergraduate photography classes in the Department of Communication, Media, & Persuasion. Engaged in ongoing scholarship and art curation.
August 2002 - May 2013
Assistant Professor
The University of Central Missouri -- Warrensburg, Missouri
Tenured in the School of Technology and taught a range of visual communication courses including photography, imaging technologies, and color science. Engaged in ongoing scholarship; photography area coordinator; industry consultant.
June 1991 - June 2002
Corporate Graphic Arts Coordinator
American Greetings -- Cleveland, Ohio
Maintained knowledge of technical developments in graphic arts to improve printing and publishing methods. Provided leadership, strategic planning, coordination, and training in graphic arts technical issues for the production plants, prepress areas, and creative design studios. Evaluated and recommended graphics production equipment. Initiated projects at the cutting edge including image processing, direct-cylinder engraving, direct-to-plate systems, and creative computer front-end systems. Collaborated with marketing, creative, and other functional areas to develop new products and enhancements for greeting cards, gift-wrap, and other printed products.
October 1990 - April 1991
Principal Printing Engineer
DataCard Corporation -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Assumed the role of technological leadership in five international printing plants devoted to lithography and screen-printing on plastic substrates. Provided upper management consultation on technological matters germane to printing and imaging technology. Surveyed print production operations and provided analysis on the existing graphics capabilities.
October 1985 - October 1990
Research Director
Realtron Corporation -- Denver, Colorado
Directed the design, development, and implementation of printing and publishing technology applied to real estate multiple listing services, emphasizing electronic pre-press text and graphics integration with output on non-impact printers. Improved print production systems to increase manufacturing efficiencies at desired quality levels, including projection plate making methods. Counseled upper management concerning prevailing graphic arts technology. Developed new production systems to service existing business, as well as developing new systems to service entirely new markets.
December 1983 - September 1985
Coordinator Special Projects
Scitex America -- Boston, Massachusetts
Researched graphic arts technology associated with specific applications and identified new opportunities and potential development projects involving complex computer-based imaging systems. Prepared comprehensive dissertations and proposals for new development projects based on research. Monitored and documented project progress against technological trends, schedules, and budgets.
December 1982 - November 1983
Manufacturing Process Designer
Clarke Printing, Inc. -- San Antonio, Texas
Analyzed and evaluated current and future graphic arts technology relevant to print production methodology at twelve check imprinting facilities, and made recommendations on enhancements. Initiated a research and development program for a non-impact printing press prototype. Planned the start-up of a new pre-press division supporting several lithographic offset web presses.
October 1973 - June 1979
Pilot
United States Navy -- North Atlantic Basin
Engaged in comprehensive flight training; designated a Naval Aviator in January 1975. Performed Naval Officer and operational pilot duties, primarily flying EC-130 Hercules aircraft, culminating in Aircraft Commander Status. Logged over 2,000 pilot-flight hours while conducting airborne communications missions.
