About Me

Based out of Austin, I’ve worked at the intersection of design, technology, and business for over 22 years. I am currently the founding designer at REALLY, where I’m building a robust design and research team at an early stage, high-velocity startup. REALLY is the world’s first fully encrypted and private wireless carrier, committed to privacy, security, and ending the digital divide. We’re passionate about innovation and creating exceptional customer experiences, and our design and research efforts are at the core of driving this vision forward.

Prior to REALLY, I served as VP of Design at The Zebra, a billion-dollar insurtech company. At The Zebra, I built a high-performing Design Org of 22 product and marketing designers, researchers, writers, and managers. Together, we built a suite of products that increased annual net revenue from $1M to $100M, along with a 100% retention rate on my team.

Before The Zebra, I was the Co-Founder of DeviantArt.com, the largest art community in the world. With over 400 million works of art and 50 million users, I know what it’s like to operate and lead at the largest scale.

I’m also involved in the broader design community, serving as a member of Invision’s Design Leadership Forum and the advisory board for Austin Design Week. I also donate my time and design skills to various non-profits, including the American Cancer Society.

In a previous life, I was a competitive ultimate frisbee player. During my career, I appeared in multiple national and world championships. Other interests include soccer, video games, and birding.

I hold a degree from The University of Texas at Austin in Radio-Television-Film , where I focused on digital media.

If you’re ever in Austin, I made a map of all my favorite recommendations!

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