Genealogy has become much more than a hobby for me. It is an opportunity to apply the analytical skills developed during a career in engineering to questions of family history, identity, and historical evidence.

For 38 years I worked as an engineer in the energy industry, living and working in California, Nigeria, Vietnam, and Texas before retiring to Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 2020. I earned an engineering degree from the University of California, Berkeley, followed later by an Executive MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Throughout my career I specialized in structured problem solving, decision analysis, and helping organizations make better decisions under uncertainty.

When I began researching my family history in 2000, I discovered that many of those same analytical principles applied naturally to genealogy. Finding records is only one part of the process. Asking the right questions, evaluating evidence carefully, understanding uncertainty, and communicating well-supported conclusions are equally important.

My research interests include traditional documentary research, genetic genealogy, and applying engineering principles and modern technology to improve genealogical practice. I believe genealogy is strengthened when evidence is evaluated systematically, assumptions are challenged, and conclusions remain transparent about both their strengths and their uncertainties.

Whether I’m researching a family mystery, teaching a class, or developing new research workflows, my goal remains the same:

To help people think more clearly about genealogy through evidence, analysis, and education.