PERSONAL:
Born Nov. 15, 1950, married 27 years, two children, Mackenzie, 21, and Tyler, 15

How would you describe yourself? "If nothing else, I’m enthusiastic. I’m optimistic but adaptable as reality conflicts with my ideals."

PROFESSIONAL:
Favorite part of job: "Watching the first issue of a new publication rolling off the press."

Least favorite part of job: "When co-workers don’t rise to their potential."

List and briefly describe your mentor: "I had two. The late Keith Fisher taught me about the ‘whole’ newspaper and Jack Martin (former publisher of The Arbutus Times) ignited my interest in community journalism."

Biggest challenge of job: "Finding new revenue streams in an increasingly fragmented marketplace."

Most serious challenge to today’s newsgatherers: "The loss of continuity, in our own newsroom staffs and among those in the ‘real’ world who are our sources."

Main benefit you derive from MDDC membership: "Training that we otherwise could not afford and the ability to network and learn from others facing the same challenges as me."

FUN:
Favorite music: "No question, rock and roll."

Favorite car and car you drive now: "Favorite - my 1965 Corvair. Car I drive - 1997 Dodge Intrepid."

Last book read: "Personal Injuries" by Scott Turow.

Last movie seen: "U571"

Favorite TV show: "Military Blunders" on the History Channel.

Hobbies: "Recording my record collection (30,000+ songs) onto compact discs."

Last or favorite vacation: "London."

How you would like to spend one day: "Sitting by a lake in Maine."

Favorite quotation: "To err is human, to forgive divine." – Alexander Pope