We started with our first Shih Tzu in 1971.  Active in AKC activities since 1974, as a breeder/exhibitor of Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and Cavaliers.  Have served as a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Director and/or Show Chair of three All-Breed Clubs, a Specialty Club and one Regional Specialty Club.  Have Chaired Constitution Revision Committees for four Clubs.  I am approved to judge All Toys, All Non-sporting, All Terriers, JS and BiS.  I have served as an AKC Delegate since 1982 and Judges Education Chair for two local/regional breed clubs and an Approved Mentor and for two National Parent Clubs.

I am a semi-retired Orthopedic Surgeon practicing in Upstate NY, with over 38 years experience concentrating in joint replacement.  My other hobbies include playing Guitar and training and instructing Martial Arts.  I am a 7th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor in a Korean form of Karate, Tang Soo Do.