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Job Stuff

I’m a Senior Tech Fellow working in Advanced Technology at Collins Aerospace as the certification lead. My real niche interest is safety-critical airborne software. I spend most days trying to figure out how we can bring new technology to the aerospace market in a way that enhances safety.

Family Stuff

Oldest kid is studying Mechanical Engineering at SDSMT. Middle kid is studying Accounting at the University of Nebraska. Youngest kid is a junior in high school. Wife and I are trying to figure out when we got old.

Church stuff

I’m a vestry member at our local Episcopal Church. The ECUSA has been a great fit after a few years away from Evangelicalism.

What I’m reading

Go look at The Bookshelf.

Running

I got a new pair of running shoes with better cushion this spring and, lo and behold, I can run a bunch of miles without my knee hurting. I started ramping up some miles, running 3-4 times per week between 3-5 miles per run. Not a ton of mileage, but enough to start running a few races to challenge myself.

I ran the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival 5k in just under 26:00, which was a PR. I’m next signed up for the NewBo 10k on Labor Day weekend, and then the Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving.

Projects

It’s summer which means I should really be cranking on the outdoor projects. Our garden shed really needs re-shingled this year. Not really keen to do that until it cools off at least a little. Maybe a Labor Day weekend project? Oh wait, I have a race to run… maybe some other weekend.

Last Updated: July 22, 2025