In A Nutshell
I began my career as a video producer and director, then transitioned to multimedia production and then to online production. I am now Professor Emeritus of Interactive Media at Middle Tennessee State University. From 2012 to 2026, I taught full-time and coordinated the Interactive Media degree program in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment.
Projects that I have written or produced have won industry awards, have appeared in your local record store (The Artist FKA Prince “Interactive”), at newsstands across France (Hachette Filipacchi “Explor’us” eCommerce CD-ROM), in your nearby training room, or on some humongous screen near you.
With more than 30 years of that background, what does that make me?
- AI Strategy, Governance & Adoption Leader
- Digital Transformation and Content Strategist
- UX & Interaction Designer
- Enterprise Content Management and Information Architecture Specialist
- Curriculum & Capability Developer
- Translator between Business and Technical people
I have owned small businesses, DoingMedia (online consulting and video, 2007–2012) and C4 Workspace (coworking space, 2009–2011), for as long as I worked for “The Man.” The former meant freedom to pursue my passions and regularly unscheduled chaos, and the latter meant stability and an often flattened forehead. Bring on the chaos.
When not working, blogging, or teaching, I enjoy time with my family, travel, riding my bike, singing, and “playing” music (a guitar was my “mid-life crisis” purchase), woodworking, and general puttering around the house.
My work spans two tracks. In the US, I take on consulting engagements with small businesses and nonprofits — see my Résumé. I plan to relocate to the Republic of Ireland in 2027 and am exploring academic and industry opportunities in Ireland and the UK. My Academic CV covers lecturing and research, and my Commercial CV covers digital strategy and industry roles. For a full history of past projects and clients, see my Credit List.
The Long Answer
I’ve worked in some aspect of electronic media communication for more than 30 years. I even have a professional mission: Empower people to leverage electronic media for their communication goals. I have taught at the college level, as an adjunct since 1989 and then full time, as a way to mentor young professionals. In August 2012, I realized my professional dream: I joined the faculty of the Electronic Media Communication Department at Middle Tennessee State University as an Assistant Professor of New Media Communication. I spent 14 years there, coordinating the Interactive Media degree program from 2012 to 2026, and I now hold the title of Professor Emeritus.
I began my career as a video producer and director, then transitioned to multimedia production, and later to online content strategy, interaction design, and e-commerce production.
Projects
I’ve written or produced projects that have won awards from the Texas Public Relations Association, Austin Area Multimedia Association, the Electronic Multimedia Association, the International Television Association, the Society for Technical Communication, and the Tellys. My work has appeared on the web (usaa.com), in your local record store (The Artist FKA Prince “Interactive”), at newsstands across France (Hachette Filipacchi “Explor’us”), and in corporate training and marketing rooms near you.
From 2007 to 2012, I owned DoingMedia, a communications agency specializing in content strategy and development.
It Takes a Village…
I’m a big believer in community. I have been involved in professional associations for my entire career. I held multiple offices in the International Television Association (ITVA), which was renamed the Media Communications Association-International in 2000, culminating in the position of President.
As part of my passion for the community, I served as Organizer and Licensee for TEDxSanAntonio from 2009 to 2012. I was involved in speaker selection for TEDxNashville 2014. TEDx events are local conferences operated under license from TED.
I remain active in local events and organizations, including BarCamp, PodCamp, and WordCamp, and various professional Meetups.
Going “All In”
In 2009, I was the catalyst for San Antonio’s first coworking space, C4 Workspace. Coworking spaces are a “third place”, an alternative to the coffee shop or working from home. They provide solos, start-ups, consultants, and creatives with a professional environment where they can collaborate and connect with others. C4 Workspace was one of hundreds of coworking spaces across the U.S. and around the world. The space was open from June 2009 to September 2011.