About (Beta)
This is my experimental lab for a number of projects. I am currently using it for a personal blog, as well as experimenting with different podcasting forms for classes I lead at Des Moines University. Because it is one of my beta labs, it is likely that links will break and URL’s may change from time to time. Home ( and navigation) can always be found at www.digitalstoryteller.com
I am a seasoned communications expert and creative problem solver. As an Internet consultant and multimedia producer living in Des Moines, Iowa, my work is a four time winner of USA Today’s “Hot Site of the Day” award. I have twice been named one of the “Top 100 Producers” by AV Video/Multimedia Producer magazine, in 1998 and 2000. (The magazine is now named Studio Monthly)
My professional role is Education Technology Strategist for Des Moines University in the College of Health Sciences. I teach in the Graduate programs for Health Care Administration and Public Health. Prior to my current role, I was Director of Mercy School of Emergency Medical Services where I lead the EMT and Paramedic education program. Creating an environment for students to learn is a lot like producing documentary content. It requires my business expertise as well as my training as a Nationally Registered EMT Paramedic. My most significant accomplishment during my tenure was moving the program to be an academic program at Mercy College of Health Sciences, and it is now the only Paramedic training program sponsored by a 4 year college in Iowa.
My resume of projects includes work in 12 countries. Nine of those trips were medical or surgical missions which provided reconstructive surgery, orthopedic surgery and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
In my career, I have written, produced and created interactive media and focused topic Web sites. My skills combine the content and creative arenas as well as a deep understanding of the technical side of web, audio, video, and graphic production. Litigation attorneys, have asked me to consult in developing key concepts in jury presentation on dozens of cases where verdicts exceeded $1 million.
I enjoy working in complex, fast paced information rich environments. I am best known for my
creative leadership and my role as producer on documentary work and new media projects and the award winning web documentary Behind the Viewfinder — A Year in the Life of Photojournalism.
Between 2000 and 2004, I was producer and co-founder of New Media for Non Profits. I collaborated with dozens of talented people, driven by a vision to provide interactive new media for people and organizations who educate, make safe, and take care of other people
When I’m not being paid, I channel my efforts into a number of projects including building a boat with my son and working a small farm in southern Iowa. My new creative project is Behind the Microphone, a 2 year documentary project which chronicles aspiring country music artists. We’re currently in active production.
