- from Chicago, now based in Los Angeles

- has developed 2 artists, and gotten 2 artists signed to major labels

- has gotten over 50 of his songs in t.v. shows, films, and commercials

- is a night owl

- wishes he liked vegetables more

- is a classically trained composer. Studied composition privately with Pulitzer prize winning composer Augusta Read Thomas. Has a master’s degree in music composition from UCLA.