About me...

Background

I was born and raised on a farm in Omaha, Nebraska. We grew corn, soybeans, and alfalfa, as well as raising purebred Charolais cattle.

We moved out to the coast when I was a young teen, living first in Olympia, Washington for a few years before moving south to Santa Barbara, CA. We lived there from 1985-1997.

After receiving the Ph.D. from UCSB in Computer Science, I moved to Manhattan, KS, to become a professor at Kansas State. I also met a wonderful woman, Rachel, who I married in the summer of 1999. Rachel taught 9th grade English at Manhattan High School for six years before becoming a homemaker. She has recently become a doula, offering labor support during childbirth. Check out her website at http://www.gentlebirthks.com.

Interests

Flying
I am a licensed pilot, nominally working on my instrument rating. I was also the Vice President of our local Experimental Aviation Association chapter in Santa Barbara.
Racquetball
I've been playing racquetball since my boss taught me how at Westmont, and was about a club 'B' level player.
Personality
For those who might be interested, I'm an INTJ according to the Myers-Brigss test. I found the "Dealing with INTJs" list here or here both apt and amusing.