Media Muse

November 1996

Organization:
Eyecon Video Productions

Title:
Owner

Hometown:
Dallas

Education:
Radio/Television/Film at University of North Texas.

I got in "the business" because:
I like to be in the middle of the action

My first video/media-related job was:
As a camera operator for a church service -- $50

My friends like me because:
I'm dependable, faithful and loyal

I'm proudest of:
Accomplishing my dream of owning a successful, full service video production company

I hope my epitaph reads:
He made a positive influence on the world

Community Activities:
Board member of Greenville Avenue Area Business Association and my company sponsors Kidd's Kids.

The four guests at my fantasy dinner party would be:
Ted Turner, Dr. Laura Schlessinger (can imagine that conversation?), Wayne Gretzky and George W. Bush.

The biggest honor I've ever received was:
Being chosen to be the CNN pool camera operator at Mickey Mantle's funeral and seeing my footage used by TV stations around the world.

I wish I knew how to:
Play hockey on a professional level.

My trademark expression is:
Let's FIND a way to make it happen

My pet peeve(s):
People who don't keep their promises.

Nobody know I:
Played piano for 11 years and I can't play a note now.

My teenage idol was:
Wayne Gretzky

I'm happiest when:
I'm traveling the world with my wife Julie

I most regret:
Fortunately, nothing

I have a phobia about:
Regretting something

The biggest challenge I've ever face:
Starting my own company

If I had 3 wishes, I'd:
Continue the growth of Eyecon Video Productions
Have a long, happy life with my family
I know its overstated; but world peace.

I've been an ITVA member since:
1994

I'm an ITVA member because:
I meet people in the business (Since we all depend on each other anyway!)

If I could change one thing about ITVA:
Everyone would have more active participation with the members.