My design journey began in 1999 when I watched IDEO reimagine the shopping cart. Seeing a team brainstorm, prototype, and turn ideas into reality blew my mind and set me on a path to do the same.

That passion led me to the Savannah College of Art and Design, where I earned a degree in Industrial Design, SCAD gave me the foundation to think like a designer - curious, strategic and relentlessly focused on the user. It also taught me that great design doesn’t just happen; it takes collaboration, iteration and the courage to challenge assumptions.

Fast forward 20 years, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to turn big, messy challenges into meaningful experiences across industries from consumer tech and aerospace to digital platforms. Along the way, I’ve led award-winning teams, implemented design systems, and partnered with marketing, engineering, and product groups to bring ideas to life.

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me playing guitar, exploring the outdoors, or wrangling our three kids.

For me, design isn’t just a career, it’s a way of seeing the world as it could be.

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For 20+ years, I’ve been designing with people in mind—transforming complex challenges into clear, engaging experiences that make an impact across industries.

LEAD PRODUCT DESIGNER

Roku | 2021 — Present

Design guided setup and seamless access experiences that help millions of users go from opening the box to streaming with minimal friction. Work on on-boarding flows, remote control interactions, cross-platform consistency, and identity management—sometimes designing new setup flows for devices like remotes, headphones and soundbars, other times navigating the challenges of third-party TVs, platform requirements, legal constraints, and global accessibility standards.

Partner with PMs, engineers, and research teams to shape feature strategies, scope UX efforts, and ensure designs follow—or evolve—our design systems. From there, I guide visual designers on redlines, animations, and assets, collaborate with localization experts to ensure global readiness, and bake accessibility standards into every solution.

Along the way, I present to UX leadership and SVPs, mentor junior designers, and rely on tools like Figma, Jira, Illustrator, Photoshop and Confluence to document and deliver designs that turn complexity into clarity for users worldwide.

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER

Gulfstream Aerospace | 2016 — 2021

Led cross-disciplinary industrial design and UX/UI teams to deliver cohesive, user-centered experiences across embedded in-cabin devices, mobile applications, and cloud-based platforms—ensuring visual and functional consistency across the entire ecosystem.

  • Owned projects end-to-end, from early concept development and prototyping through engineering collaboration, manufacturing handoff and successful product launch.

  • Defined the design vision for Gulfstream’s Advanced Cabin R&D initiatives, guiding both physical and digital innovation to elevate passenger and crew experiences at 51,000 feet.

  • Integrated emerging technologies—such as connected IoT systems, touch interfaces, and real-time data visualization—into next-generation cabin concepts to drive competitive differentiation and customer delight.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional partners including engineering, product management, and marketing to ensure designs met technical, regulatory, and business requirements while exceeding user expectations.

  • Presented strategic design direction and research insights to executive leadership, influencing long-term product roadmaps and securing alignment on innovation initiatives.

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER | INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

Hewlett Packard | 2013 — 2016

  • Researched, developed, and delivered user-centered hardware and digital product concepts optimizing functionality, ergonomics, aesthetics, and business value across enterprise and consumer platforms.

  • Led projects through all phases of industrial design and UX development, from early research and concept generation to prototyping, specification, and final delivery—ensuring alignment with brand standards, technical requirements, and user needs.

  • Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to integrate emerging technologies and define a unified design language across physical and digital ecosystems.

  • Championed innovation initiatives, driving the adoption of new materials, interaction models, and design systems to enhance usability and elevate the customer experience.Presented strategic design proposals and user insights to leadership, influencing product roadmaps and future-facing design strategies.

SENIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

KidKraft | 2009 – 2012

  • Led end-to-end product development for children’s furniture and toys, managing projects from initial concept sketches through prototyping, manufacturing, and final delivery.

  • Collaborated closely with sales, engineering, testing, quality, and executive leadership to align product designs with market demands, safety standards, and brand goals.

  • Coordinated with overseas manufacturers to manage production schedules, ensure quality control, and meet on-time delivery targets.

  • Created 3D CAD models and photorealistic renderings to refine aesthetics, ergonomics, and product fit, ensuring designs were both visually appealing and cost-effective to manufacture.

  • Prepared budget allocation spreadsheets for existing brands, supporting financial planning and resource allocation for multiple product lines.

  • Drove design innovation by researching materials, construction methods, and emerging trends to enhance product functionality, safety, and customer appeal.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

Point Innovation | 2007 – 2009

Worked as a designer at a multidisciplinary design firm serving aerospace, medical, and consumer product sectors.

  • Collaborated with mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineers to translate research insights into innovative product concepts.

  • Led ideation workshops with clients and stakeholders, and conducted ethnographic and contextual research to inform user-centered design solutions.