About My Work

I am an architectural historian living and working in San José, California. I am listed with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) as meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards in that field. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute and a graduate certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Kentucky. I have been participating professionally in the historical resources field since 2012, contributing to surveys, evaluations, and historic district applications.  My work includes detailed architectural and historical descriptions. 

Besides assisting on numerous applications and reports, I have independently researched, written, and presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission eighteen successful nominations for buildings seeking San José City Landmark status. I also co-wrote the application for the Schiele Subdivision City Landmark District, San Jose's latest historical district. 

 I am the author or co-author of three books on local architectural history: Frank Delos Wolfe: California Prairie Architecture (2014), Wolfe & Higgins: Master Architects of the Spanish Revival (2017), and Schiele Subdivision and Alameda Park: History, Architecture, and Preservation in a San Jose Neighborhood (2022-24). 

 I have authored two books on technical writing, including the popular Insider’s Guide to Technical Writing, now in its second edition (2022). 

I have published many articles on architectural history and the local architects who have contributed to San José's built environment. I am an experienced public speaker and am available for talks on local architectural history.