Award-winning writer.
Veteran journalist.
Editorial leadership.
Multi-discipline black belt.
Co-founder of Tiga Tactics.
Head of marketing and operations.
Optioned screenwriter.
Producer and director.
Stunt actor and fight choreographer.
My name has appeared in the bylines and mastheads of local newspapers and national magazines for years, having served as a newspaper reporter, freelance writer, and magazine editor. I've covered everything from the police beat and regional politics to martial arts and the knife industry — always with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and objectivity.
I've earned the Most Valuable Staff Writer Award while at the Daily Titan and was a part of the editorial team at Recoil Magazine who racked up numerous Maggie Awards from the Western Publishing Association in the 2010s, among other recognitions.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in communications with a specialization in print journalism.
* Simple-yet-sophisticated writing style
* Precise reporting and research
* Editorial leadership
* Deadline-driven
* Audience-focused storytelling
I've written and edited for a wide range of media brands, including but not limited to:
A curated selection of published articles and feature stories.
Title: "5 Fighting Fallacies"
Type: Feature Article
Publication: Black Belt Magazine
This story slices through the martial arts myths that surround edged-weapon defense .
Title: "Keychain Tools"
Type: Pocket Preps Column
Publication: OffGrid Magazine
A review of eight keychain tools that fit in your pocket but could help when you're in a jam or just need to pop open a bottle.
Title: "Ay, Karambit!"
Type: Feature Article
Publication: Knives Illustrated Magazine
Exotic and mysterious, the curved blade from Indonesia is completely misunderstood — until now. I breakdown where it came from, why it was created, and how it's best used.
More examples of published stories and mastheads are available upon request.
In addition to my work as a published writer and filmmaker, I’m the co-founder and operating lead of Tiga Tactics, a personal protection training company. I oversee day-to-day operations and marketing strategy — building audiences, shaping our branding, and empowering people through real-world self-defense programs at scale.
My leadership is informed by 30 years of continuous experience in martial arts, combat sports, and combatives, including four instructor ranks. This background shapes how I approach team building, risk management, and peaceful conflict resolution.
Running Tiga Tactics has only sharpened the same skills I used in the newsroom and on film sets: managing multiple deadlines, executing precise performance under pressure, reaching our audience by buidling a unique, trustworthy voice.
I'm also an optioned screenwriter, director, and stunt performer, with a focus on grounded stories shaped by real-world experience.
* Optioned screenwriter
* Quarter-finalist, BlueCat Screenplay Competition
* Writer and director of multiple short films
* Stunt actor and fight choreographer in feature films
* Experience across independent productions
My background in journalism informs my authentic approach to script structure, realistic dialogue, and character-driven plots.
My decades of experience in martial arts and self-defense inform my stunt work, emphasizing realism over spectacle.