I am the assistant city editor at the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, Iowa.

I have been in the newspaper business professionally for almost 14 years, 17 total. I have held numerous newspaper jobs, and photography has always played a key role.

Outside of the workplace, I have 7-year-old daughter.

I coach a semi-pro baseball team in Dubuque, Iowa and enjoy reading and playing Euchre, Texas Hold'em.