I was born and raised in Sacramento, the state capitol of California. My main avocation growing up was playing trumpet in the Sacramento Youth Band. The band made trips all over the state, playing for sit-down concerts, parades and halftime shows. I enjoyed bicycling, and my first mode of motorized transportation was a Honda 100 motorcycle. I found it hard to stay off the trails, even with my schoolbooks and trumpet on the back rack.

After graduating with a degree in Computer Science from California State University, Sacto., I moved to the Silicon Valley where I've been ever since. I have worked in the computer industry, doing both software technical support and programming. Currently I am between jobs, training in some new technologies.

My main passion is music. I currently play in a couple of bands. One is an 8-member traditional jazz band, the South Bay Stompers, and the other is the 45-piece San Jose Metropolitan Band, (I've also served for 6 years in various capacities on the band's board of directors, and designed both bands' first Web presences.) While traditional jazz is my favorite type of music, I also enjoy a wide range of musical styles and genres. In addition to the two bands, I have also played in church orchestras, big bands and community musical theatre productions.

Besides music, other interests include volleyball, bicycling, tennis, festivals, photography, old movies, sightseeing, etc.

And, oh yes, I've not been married (yet?!) and consider myself honest, sincere, kind, intelligent, rather conservative with a good sense-of-humor. I have a youthful attitude and really enjoy kids and pets (with none of my own).

Thank you for stopping by my web site...I hope you enjoy it. Please email me with any comments, etc.

-Don