1945
Born in Chicago, Illinois USA.

1969
Graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara. Bachelor of Arts degree, Art and Psychology.

1969
Traveled to Japan for the first time, to study pottery making under Hiroshi Seto.

1972
Traveled to Hundested, Denmark to study pottery making under Gutte Eriksen.

1974-83
Established and operated his first pottery workshop, LOS REYES POTTERY, at Point Reyes Station, California,USA.

1984-present
Established and operates a pottery workshop at Mashiko, Japan.