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Download PDFI've spent my life collecting a pretty unusual set of tools — from teaching to creative problem-solving, from video production to system design and even a studio full of power tools and robots. They may not belong together on a résumé, but they all solve the same kind of problem: you walk into a room, there's no playbook, and something needs to get done. Those rooms, those chapters, that’s where I thrive.
I've led billion-dollar bank acquisitions and I've 3D printed more organizational tools than you can imagine. I've negotiated enterprise technology contracts and I've designed sets for community theater. The scale changes, the impulse doesn't — make a way where there is no way.
I grew up in St. Pete, went to UF, spent seven years in New York, and then came home. I'm a fourth-generation Presbyterian, a volunteer leader in my faith community, and I'm happiest when I'm making something better than I found it.
A Steady Hand
People look to me in situations where the path forward isn't clear. Professionally, at Seacoast Bank, that's meant leading the integration of nine acquired financial institutions — building program structures, aligning stakeholders across organizations, and delivering results on timelines that don't leave much room for guesswork. But this isn't just a professional skill. I co-chaired the Pastor Nominating Committee at my church — a years-long process of listening, discernment, and consensus-building that shaped the future of our congregation. I've sat on nonprofit leadership teams, managed fundraising campaigns, and coordinated logistics for mission programs that required getting teenagers, adults, and budgets from point A to point B in one piece.
What I've learned is that leadership isn't always about having the answers. It's about showing up with enough calm, enough curiosity, and enough willingness to stay in the room until the answer appears. My managers have described my style as confident but approachable — I can speak with authority to a board committee or a technical team, and I can listen just as well. That balance is what I'm most proud of developing.
Creative by Default
I don't think creativity is something that can ever be turned off. It's the core of the human operating system. In my life, the same instinct that leads me to experiment with alcohol ink and epoxy resin is the one that helped me design the bank's first fully in-house data conversion model. The medium changes. The process doesn't —try something, see what happens, refine the process or approach and try again.
In the off hours, that looks like 3D printing, woodworking, photography, and art projects that take over the whole studio. Professionally, it's shown up as the director of photography in a video production or building a digital first consultancy a few years before the pandemic. One that was uniquely suited to serve everyone from breweries to libraries when the world turned upside down. I see the creative thread running through all of it — a willingness to start with a blank page and trust the process.
A Maker's Mindset
I've been drawn to technology for as long as I can remember — not for its own sake, but for what it lets you do. I took apart my grandfather’s computer when I was still in elementary school—thankfully for all involved I was able to put it back together afterward. I built my first websites as side projects. I taught myself server administration by becoming the only person work who could fix the network.
These days, I build web applications for fun — the site you're currently reading is a Laravel app I designed and built. I 3D print functional parts and prototypes. I built and operate a professional grade photobooth rig that blends hardware, software, and event production—and one that people actually enjoy using. The tools are always changing; the impulse is always the same. Figure out how something works, then make it do something useful.
Rooted in Community
I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, and I'm a fourth-generation member of First Presbyterian Church. My faith and my community aren't separate from the rest of my life — they're the foundation of it.
I've served as a Ruling Elder, co-chaired the Pastor Nominating Committee, and support our technical production team. Beyond my faith community, I care about showing up for the people around me. I've volunteered with organizations supporting migrant farmworkers, helped feed people experiencing homelessness, and participated in programs providing supplies and clothing for families in need.
I studied Psychology with a specialization in suicideology at the University of Florida, volunteered at the Alachua County Crisis Center, and have spent years working at summer camps — where I learned that the most important work often happens outside of the job description.
Personal Interests
When I'm not building strategy decks or leading acquisition programs, I'm often still building something — just with different tools. My studio is home to woodworking projects, epoxy resin pours, linocut prints, and alcohol ink experiments. The workbench there has a 3D printer and a laser cutter. I'm deeply rooted in my local church community, where I volunteer in leadership and operational roles.
On the lighter side, I run a small photobooth business for nonprofits and friend’s events, and I'm the person in my friend group who organizes things like blind seltzer tasting tournaments, because someone has to take fun seriously. When I do slow down, it's usually with my golden retriever, Buckley, who is without a doubt the most agreeable member of the household — or around a table with family and friends. I'm fortunate to live near parents, siblings, and a growing crew of nieces and a nephew who are all far more interesting than I was at their age.
Co-Chair, Pastor Nominating Committee
MinistryFirst Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
Co-chaired the seven-member committee charged with leading the congregation through the full lifecycle of calling a new installed pastor — from discernment and search documentation through candidate evaluation, negotiation, and nomination. Guided committee operations, communications, and congregational engagement across a roughly 14-month process conducted under the polity of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Authored and managed the Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP), the congregation's foundational search document used for algorithmic candidate matching and self-referrals through the denomination's Church Leadership Connection (CLC) platform
- Led the review of 100+ candidate profiles, collectively evaluating hundreds of sermons and conducting a dozen interviews across multiple rounds — Zoom, in-person, and weekend-long campus and city visits
- Partnered with Presbytery leadership on formal committee training, process compliance, and CLC onboarding — one of the first committees to use the denomination's newly released Internet-based matching system
- Managed committee continuity through a mid-process member departure, coordinating with the Nominating Committee to present a replacement for congregational vote
- Maintained regular congregational communications through worship updates, the church newsletter, and a dedicated webpage — balancing transparency with the confidentiality required by the search process
- Culminated in a unanimous committee vote to nominate a candidate who was subsequently elected by the congregation
Website Manager (Volunteer)
VolunteerRussell Island - Property Owners Association, Foundation, and Yacht Club
Russell Island, MI
Built and manage the unified web presence (russellisland.org) for a small island community of approximately 100 cottages in the St. Clair River, serving three distinct organizations — the Russell Island Property Owners Association, the Russell Island Foundation, and the Russell Island Yacht Club. Coordinating with leadership across all three organizations on content strategy, communications, and site maintenance.
- Designed and built a multi-organization website consolidating the digital presence of three independent entities under a single portal, including a restricted members-only section for the Property Owners Association members
- Serve as the ongoing digital point of contact — managing content updates, coordinating with volunteer leadership across three boards, and maintaining the site through six years of evolving community needs
Director of Programming
Volunteerconnect.faith (Digital Worshiping Community)
Virtual but Based in New York
Served as founding Director of Programming for a geographically distributed digital worshiping community, building the programming model from scratch for a congregation with no physical campus. Began as a volunteer leadership role and transitioned to a paid consulting engagement. Responsible for programming strategy, content production, and community engagement across digital platforms.
- Designed and built the programming framework for a fully digital worshiping community — defining content cadence, format, and engagement structure for a distributed congregation
- Served as primary director of photography and lead video editor, producing worship content and community media on an ongoing basis
- Developed strategies for fostering authentic community connection and spiritual formation in a remote-first environment — a model that proved especially relevant as churches nationwide pivoted to digital worship during COVID-19
Founder & Principal Consultant
CreativeTroublemaker Technology Solutions
Pleasantville, NY → St. Petersburg, FL
Founded and operated a digital consulting practice specializing in web development, digital marketing, and multimedia production. Served clients ranging from small businesses and nonprofits to breweries and a regional library. Expanded into video production and digital community strategy through a consulting engagement with connect.faith, a digital worshiping community.
- Designed and built websites for 15+ clients, managing the full lifecycle from requirements through deployment and ongoing support
- Served as Director of Programming (volunteer) and paid consultant for connect.faith — built the programming model for a geographically distributed community, served as primary director of photography and video editor
- Developed a custom photobooth experience (Banker & Haute) combining hardware integration, software configuration, and event production
Films on Purpose
VolunteerFounding Member
Pleasantville, NY
Co-founded a community-run documentary film series dedicated to screening films on environmental and social issues, hosted at venues including the Jacob Burns Film Center and local libraries in Westchester County, NY. Led initial strategy, branding, website development, marketing, and event logistics through the organization's launch before relocating to Florida. Films on Purpose continues to operate a regular screening calendar with post-film panel discussions, supported in part by a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation.
- Developed the organization's brand identity, web presence (filmsonpurpose.org), and marketing strategy from scratch — establishing the visual and digital foundation the series still uses a decade later
- Helped build a volunteer-run model sustainable enough to continue operating independently after the founding team transitioned out
Technical Director, Les Misérables Worship Service
CreativePleasantville Presbyterian Church
Pleasantville, NY
Conceived and led the production of a two-performance worship service built around the themes and music of Les Misérables — a creative worship experience blending theatrical performance, set design, and liturgy. Managed a production team of approximately 10 adult volunteers and a youth cast and crew of 25–30.
- Led set design, audio/visual production, and talent coordination across both performances
- Co-drafted the script and order of worship, weaving the musical's themes of grace, justice, and redemption into the liturgical framework of a PC(USA) service
- Directed rehearsals and managed the integration of youth performers — many with no prior stage experience — into a cohesive production
Founder & Operator, Photobooth
CreativeSt. Pete Based Photobooth
St. Petersburg, FL
Built a professional photobooth operation from the ground up. Originally in response to my sister's wedding budget woes though I didn't make that deadline, it grew into a professional operation serving nonprofits, schools, corporate clients, and private events. Designed and iterated on the full hardware and software stack across multiple generations of equipment, perfecting the equipment stack from camera tethering, fast/high quality printer, and SMS delivery into a turnkey event experience.
- Produced photobooth experiences for clients including a local primary school, The Junior League, The Foundation for International Missions, and numerous weddings, nonprofit galas, and corporate events
- Designed and built the booth rig across multiple iterations — integrating a Sony mirrorless camera, DNP dye-sub printer, Mac-based software, and custom branding workflows
- Currently developing a custom client portal (photobooth.bry.bar) for event management, intake questionnaires, and guest photo galleries using a Laravel/MariaDB/Cloudflare R2 stack
B.S. Psychology
EducationUniversity of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on Suicidology. Teaching assistant for Psychology of Suicide. Active volunteer with the Crisis Center at the Alachua County Department of Health.
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