Born in 1988 and raised in Oswego, Illinois, I grew up surrounded by the stories and characters that would shape my creative life — from Disney Animation Studios films to afternoons spent watching Nickelodeon and Kids’ WB, and countless hours playing Sonic the Hedgehog. That early love of animation turned into action in 2001, when I participated in the Young Scholars Animation Program, my first real step into learning how cartoons were made.

I went on to study Media Arts & Animation at The Illinois Institute of Art, where I began developing my own characters and original projects. During college, I had the opportunity to take part in the Disney College Program at Disneyland in 2010, gaining hands-on experience in guest service and seeing firsthand how storytelling and entertainment come together on a large scale.

In 2008, I launched what would become my longest-running creative endeavor, Chucky Chicken Cartoons, a series I continue to build and lead as creator, showrunner, and the voice of Chucky himself. Alongside that work, I’ve developed digital series, variety shows, and illustrated children’s books — always with a focus on character-driven storytelling and the spirit of classic hand-drawn animation.

In 2014, I was honored to be part of an Emmy-nominated production for The Cartoon Guy Show, a milestone that affirmed the value of collaborative, independent storytelling. Today, with over 15 years of experience as an animator and creative producer, I continue to blend the warmth of traditional animation with modern creative workflows — building worlds, leading projects, and telling stories that feel timeless, heartfelt, and fun.