I started with PHENIX in 2016 disassembling the old experiment and transferred into assembling sPHENIX.

What is the focus of your work on the sPHENIX experiment?

My work has on sPhenix does not have one particular focus. I work on all facets of the experiment from detector work to implementing work plans.

Where were you born and what is your educational background before your current position?

I was born and raised on Long Island. Worked at a small military contracting company on computer and monitoring systems in Humvees while attending Suffolk community college and volunteering as a Fire Fighter. Then I joined the Marines in 2011 as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter.

What was the most exciting/challenging project you have worked on?

The most challenging project I worked on was disassembly of the PHENIX experiment. There were many challenges that arose during the disassembly. Breaking bolts that were rusted in with a hydraulic tool. When the bolts broke loose it sounded like a gun shot. The most exciting project was/is building and maintaining the current sPHENIX experiment.

How did you decide to go into your profession?

I like this profession because it is challenging, putting others’ ideas from paper to final product is satisfying on many levels. Building anything from small intricate parts to making each detector work is exciting.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

My spare time is spent enjoying and watching my sons grow and volunteering as a Fire Fighter.

Fun fact?

I have been Fire Fighter for 18 years, this is how I met Carter Biggs who helped me get the job at PHENIX.