Professional Experience

Interactive Journalism Editor: Develop and manage both staff and reader blogs and other interactive content.
Computing Columnist: Write a Tuesday column on personal computing, with a focus on tech issues and reviewing hardware and software, that also moves on the New York Times Wire Service. Also write TechBlog, focusing on personal technology and tech issues.

Technology Bytes • Co-host
Houston, Texas
2005 - present

Co-host, along with four others, a weekly computer-help call-in show on KPFT-FM radio.

The Houston Chronicle • Online News Editor/Computing Columnist
Houston, Texas
September 2000 - August 2005

Online News Editor: Responsible for day-to-day news operations of HoustonChronicle.com, the newspaper's Web site. Manage a staff of about 10 online editors. Help develop and implement new features on the site.
Computing Columnist: Write a Saturday column on personal computing, with a focus on tech issues and reviewing hardware and software, that also moves on the New York Times Wire Service.

The Houston Chronicle • Technology Writer/Computing Columnist
Houston, Texas
October 1993 - September 2000

Covered technology for the Business section, with a focus on end-user issues, personal computing and the online communities. Covered Houston-area technology companies, including Compaq Computer Corp. Wrote a column on personal computing that also moves on the New York Times News Service. Wrote and compiled copy for Technology, a weekly personal technology section, including What's Online, Hotlist and Help Line.

Minnesota Public Radio/Future Tense • Commentator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 1996 - present

Provide occasional commentary on personal computers and cyberspace for Future Tense, a daily radio show heard throughout Minnesota and surrounding states.

The Houston Chronicle • Assistant State Editor
Houston, Texas
August 1990 - October 1993

Edit and write features and news stories for the daily paper and the Sunday State section. Manage staff of 10 reporters in bureaus throughout Texas.

Marketing, Inc. • Editorial Director
San Antonio, Texas
April 1990 - August 1990

Editor-in-chief of two monthly publications: Seniors-San Antonio Style, four-color magazine aimed at the 55-plus market, and Welcome! Convention News, a newspaper customized for individual groups meeting in the city.

The Houston Chronicle • San Antonio Correspondent
San Antonio, Texas
August 1988 - April 1990

Developed, wrote and photographed news and feature stories for the Sunday State section and the daily paper.

XXIII AAU Junior Olympic Games • Vice President for Communications
San Antonio, Texas
March 1989 - August 1989

Responsible for all promotion, media relations, event results and special events, including Opening Ceremonies. Managed staff of 25. Coordinated with sponsors, including Chevrolet, Pepsi, Delta Air Lines, Kodak and others.

The Current • Senior staff writer
San Antonio, Texas
April 1986 - January 1989

Covered politics, the media, city and state news through analysis, humor and feature stories. Other duties included photography, editing and maintaining the paper's computer system. Created and operated Current On-Line, a BBS-based electronic version of the paper.

The San Antonio Light • Staff writer
San Antonio, Texas
June 1982 - April 1986

General assignment reporter, promoted in 1983 to Special Projects Team. Named TV/radio critic and arts projects writer in 1985.

The Beaumont Enterprise • Staff writer
Beaumont, Texas
January 1978 - May 1982

Religion editor and entertainment writer. In 1980, became general assignment reporter and music columnist.