Creative Mind + Unique Perspective

I grew up telling stories as a little boy on my grandmama’s screened in porch, to escape the sweltering heat of the north Georgia summer. Storytelling was as much a part of our daily lives as sweet tea and fried green tomatoes. Those afternoons spinning tales are my favorite childhood memories; they taught me to laugh heartily, to think critically, and ultimately to connect with those around me.

It’s no wonder that today I make my living telling stories. I am currently the Head: Marketing and Communications North America for South African Tourism where I work alongside an extraordinary team to share the Rainbow Nation’s tourism story with intrepid travelers from the USA and Canada.

Recognized for building strong brands using content development, event production, and strategic partnership integration, I’ve been honored as one of the travel/ hospitality industry's "Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing,” recognized as a “Rising Star: Destination Marketing” and named one of "New York's Funniest People!”

As an actor, I've been seen on NBC and Comedy Central and at New York's City Center, Gotham Comedy Club and Upright Citizens Brigade. Or perhaps you might have seen me on stages across the country as Cogsworth in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast , Amos in Chicago, or as Edna Turnblad in the National Tour of Hairspray—some of my favorite roles.

While I'm never shy about telling my own story, I've found my greatest joy in helping other people tell theirs. The collaborative creation of stories that reflect a unique point of view that allows us to make an authentic human connection with our target audience – that’s the kinda work that makes me wanna jump out of bed in the morning.