He previously worked as an instructor of music at Texas Lutheran University, a faculty member at Texas Lutheran University Summer Music Academy, was the director of Instrumental music in Sabinal Independent School District, Director of Bands at Taylor Middle School, and principle tuba for the University of Texas Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. He has a bachelor’s degree in music education from Texas Lutheran University, a Master of Music degree in music composition from the University of North Texas, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in tuba performance from the University of Texas.