ENGINEERING
BS Engineering, 1980 – 1984, MMA, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Power Engineering, 1984 – 1985, GETC Schenectady, New York
Environmental Engineering, 1989, NHU, CT
WOOD SCIENCE
Wood and Paper Science Program, 2007, NCU, NC
WOOD FLOORING DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Ambassador Degree, 2010, NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Advanced Master Craftsman Degree, 2007, NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Nationally Certified Professional in Sand & Finish, 2006, NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Nationally Certified Professional in Installation, 2006, NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Nationally Certified Wood Flooring Inspector, 2006, NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Vanguard Degree, 2006, NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Master Craftsman Degree, 2005, NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Community Service Award, NWFA, 2010, Chesterfield, MO
First Place, Floor of the Year, NWFA, 2009, Long Beach, CA
Golden Mallet Award, NWFA, 2009, Long Beach, CA
First Place, Extreme Wood Floor Makeover, NWFA, 2007, Denver, CO
WOOD FLOOR COURSES (Instructor)
Certification School, NWFACP, 2013 Stoughton, Mass
Moisture Testing, NWFACP, 2013 Las Vegas
Expert Installation, NWFA, 2012, Chesterfield, MO
Expert Sand & Finish, NWFA, 2011, Chesterfield, MO
Advanced Hardwood Floors, 2009, NWFA, NY
Inspection School, NWFACP, 2007, Chesterfield, MO
Expert Sand & Finish, NWFA, 2007, Chesterfield, MO
Custom Installation, Decorative Flooring, 2007, Port St Joe, Fl
Medallion Manufacturing, WFE, 2007, Auburn, MA
Advanced Hardwood Floors, NWFA, 2007, Chesterfield, MO
Wood Science and Inspection, WFE, 2006, Auburn, MA
Finish Trouble Shooting, WFE, 2006, Auburn, MA
Wood Floor Inspection, WFE, 2006, Auburn, MA
Expert Installation, NWFA, 2006, Chesterfield, MO
Expert Sand & Finish, NWFA, 2006, Chesterfield, MO
Subfloor Solutions, NWFA, 2006, Chesterfield, MO
Engineered Installation, NWFA, 2006, Chesterfield, MO
Intermediate Installation and Sand & Finish, NWFA, 2006, Hartford, CT
Advanced Hardwood Floors, NWFA, 2006, Chesterfield, MO
Certified Professionals Inspectors Certification, 2005, Chesterfield, MO
Advance Hardwood Floors, 2005, Chesterfield, MO
Professional Sand & Finish, 2003, Anaheim, CA
Installation the Next Step, NWFA, 2003, Hartford, CT
Professional Sand & Finish, NWFA, 2003, Hartford, CT
Advanced Hardwood Floors, NWFA, 2002, Saint Louis, MO
Advanced Hardwood Floors, NWFA, 2001, Saint Louis, MO
Professional Sand and Finish, 2000, Waltham, MA
Installation, Sand & Finish, NWFA, 2000, Poughkeepsie, NY
Complete Installation, 2000 Triangle Pacific Center, Nashville, TN
National Oak Manufactures Association School, 2000, Memphis, TN
Symposium Speaker:
Business Development, NWFA, 2013 Dallas, TX
Wood Science, NWFA, 2013 Dallas, TX
Acclimation, NWFA, 2012 Orlando, Fl
Water and Wood, NWFA, 2012 Orlando, Fl
Hand Held Moisture Meters, NWFA, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Moisture Related Issues, NWFA, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Wood Science, NWFA, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Performance and Manufactures Expectations, NWFA, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Educational Exposition Instructor:
Demonstrations, NWFA, 2012 Orlando, Fl
Advanced Finishing Systems, NWFA 2009 Long Beach, CA
Acclimation and Moisture Content, NWFA 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Advanced Finishing Systems, NWFA 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Technical Networking Session Moderator:
Technical issues, NWFA, 2013 Dallas, TX
Technical issues, NWFA, 2012 Orlando, Fl
Moisture Meters, NWFA 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Technical Skill Courses:
Technical report writing, 2001, GE, Waltham, MA
Engineering technical writing, 1985, GETC Schenectady, New York
Kepner-Trego Critical Analysis, 1985, GETC Schenectady, New York
NATIONAL WOOD FLOOR EDUCATION CONFERENCES
NWFA, 2013, Dallas, TX
NWFA, 2011, Fort Orlando, Fl
NWFA, 2009, Washington DC
NWFA, 2009, Long Beach, CA
NWFA, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, Fl
NWFA, 2007, Denver, CO
NWFA, 2006, Baltimore, Maryland
NWFA, 2004, Charlotte, N.C
NWFA, 2001, Palm Springs, CA
NWFA, 2000, Dallas, TX
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Wood Flooring Association, 2000-2013
Forest Products Society 2009-2013
The International Parquetry Historical Society, 2000-2013
Wood Floor Education, 2006 – 2013
National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2008 – 2013
Society of Architectural Historians, 2013
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
NWFACP Certification Proctor, 2014
Subject matter expert NWFACP inspector test, 2014
NWFACP Certification Committee, 2014
NWFA Technical Education Committee, 2014
Subject matter expert NWFACP inspector test, 2013
NWFACP Certification Committee, 2013
Subject matter expert NWFACP sand and finish test, 2012
NWFACP Sand & Finish Certification Committee, 2012
NWFACP Symposium Committee, 2013
NWFA Technical Education Committee, 2013
Subject matter expert NWFACP sand and installation test, 2012
NWFA Technical Education Committee, 2012
NWFA Management Education Committee, 2011
NWFA Technical Education Committee, 2011
NWFA Management Education Committee, 2011
The International Parquetry Historical Society, President, 2006 – 2011
Wood Floor Education, President, 2006 – 2011
NWFA Technical Manual Committee, 2001- 2010
NWFA Inspectors Committee, 2004 – 2011
NWFA Inspector Proctor Subcommittee, 2008
NWFA Certified Professionals Certification Committee, 2011
NWFA Hardwood Floor Magazine Committee, 2006 – 2011
NWFA Educational Instructor, 2004 -2012
NWFA Inspector Certification Proctor, 2005
NWFA Technical Guide Lines Committee, 2001-2002
PUBLICATIONS
Floors With Flair, May 2014, Fine Home Building
How To Install Herringbone Floors, November 2012 This Old House
Pet Stains On Hardwoods, November 2010 This Old House
NWFA Technical Manuals, 2001- 2010
Heat-treating Wood, October 2010, Fine Wood Working
The Floor Master, October 2010 This Old House
Perfect Prefinished Wood Floors, September 2010, Fine Homebuilding
Thermally Modified Wood, 2010 Design NY Magazine
A Complete Guide to Wood Flooring, 2009 Taunton Press Books
Interior Graphic Standards, 2009, JW&S Publishing
Wood Floors that Survive Anywhere, November 2009, Fine Homebuilding
Flawless Wood Floors, September 2008, Fine Homebuilding
Floor Finish Applicators, September 2008, Fine Homebuilding
Hand Held Moisture Meters, March 2008, Wood Flooring Education
For Holiday Nicks, a Mending Hand, November 2008, New York Times
A Beautiful Floor From Wood Scraps, May 2007, Fine Homebuilding
Under Standing Stability and Density, April 2007, Hardwood Floors
How To Make a Crosscut Sled, January 2007, Wood Flooring Education
Ten Common Problems With Wood Floors, April 2006, New London Day
Staining With a Buffer, January 2006, Wood Flooring Education
Fix For a Scratched Wood Floor, September 2005, Fine Homebuilding
Maple Wood Flooring Over Radiant Heating, March 2005, Fine Homebuilding
Inlaying a Floor Medallion, January 2005, Fine Homebuilding
Tar Paper Under Wood Floors, January 2005, Fine Homebuilding
Wood Species Used In Wood Flooring, 2004, NWFA
Hand vs. Pneumatic Flooring Nailers, September 2003, Fine Homebuilding
New Life for an Old Floor, June 2003, Fine Homebuilding
Finishing Hardwood Floors, March 2002, Fine Homebuilding
Installing Strip Flooring, January 2002, Fine Homebuilding
Problems, Causes and Cures of Hardwood Floors, 2002, NWFA
CD ROM & Video:
Installing Herringbone Floors, November 2012 This Old House
Wood Floor Maintenance, 2012 NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Job Site Conditions, 2012 NWFA, Chesterfield, MO
Wood Flooring with Charles Peterson, 2009, Taunton Press
Using Moisture Meters, 2008, Taunton Press Books
Board Replacement, 2007, Taunton Press
Making Medallions, 2007, Taunton Press
Board Replacement, April 2006, Wood Flooring Education
The Best of Fine Homebuilding, 2002, Taunton Press