Favorite things to do in Cincinnati: Cycling, exploring new restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries.

Activities and organizations outside of the CSO: Teaching percussion at Northern Kentucky University. Artistic Director for concert:nova. I also own a small business, Culligan Sticks, specializing in creating handmade timpani and gong sticks.

Hobbies: Playing defense for the Cincinnati Huns Hockey Team. Cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins.