I've been a writer as long as I can remember. Now I'm a professional reporter, writer and editor. I enjoy learning about the world and about its people, and telling stories about those people in ways that capture attention and illuminate others' experiences. I have worked for newspapers, magazines and digital news websites; I've covered topics ranging from commercial fishing to commercial aviation, from heart disease to financial regulations, from Washington politics to lighthouses in Maine. I value thorough reporting, accuracy, balance and direct, clear writing. I try to tell all sides. I write about aviation for FlightGlobal, a journal that has been publishing for more than 100 years. I write about airlines and aircraft manufacturers, about aviation business trends and about evolving technology. Earlier, I wrote about business for the Portland Press Herald – one of Maine's top newspapers. I also covered finance for another century-old publication called The Bond Buyer. Additionally, in the early 2000s I worked in marketing at Independence Air, a start-up airline based in Dulles, Virginia.When not writing, I may be on the water in a boat. I like saltwater fishing, and years ago I skippered a tour boat and a charter fishing boat on Cape Cod. I still hold a U.S. Coast Guard captain's license, capped at 50 tons.I have a bachelor's degree in history from Gettysburg College (though I also studied English, and Greek and Roman culture). Later, I earned a master's degree in journalism from Georgetown University.