The Storytelling Muse arrived early for me. I was the kid telling spooky stories around the campfire. I even made elaborate mouth noises to animate the most terrifying parts, like an aspiring Boy Scout Orson Welles.

Those widened eyes fixed on me from across the flames told me something valuable: Stories matter.

I’d found my calling.

My career has taken me to big cities (Denver, Tucson) and mountain towns (Gunnison, Flagstaff). I’ve been an advertising copywriter, Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, public radio program director, website builder, audio editor, and DJ.

My journalism has been heard on NPR and the BBC and was recognized with three Edward R. Murrow Awards, including a national for Feature Reporting and Documentary Production.

Now I live in Durango and serve as Content Manager for KSUT Four Corners Public Radio. I also produce blogs, website copy, and social media campaigns for MySalesButler.