I credit my pioneering great-grandparents for my entrepenuerial spirit and desire to explore the world. Irish immigrants, they took the Oregon Trail to Washington State where they homesteaded on the Cummins Creek near Walla Walla on land that is still in my family today.

My deep love for design, art, architecture and experiences has shaped my life story. Lifelong retailer and fortunate to be a marketer for one of the world's most beloved brands, Starbucks.

LIve can't be lived without coffee - the artistry & science of creating amazing taste in cup.

Passionate gardener barely ahead of the weeds. World traveler. Sail the waters of Puget Sound, ski the Cascades, explore the high desert of Central Oregon. Regular visitor to the wine country of eastern Washington State.