Instrument: Double Bass
Joined WSO: 2004
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Who was your idol growing up?
Mats Wilander (80′s Tennis Star)

What is your favourite piece to play?
Many favorites! Perhaps Sibelius 2nd Symphony

What is one of your most memorable live performances?
Falstaff with Seiji Ozawa, Mahler 5 with Lorin Maazel

What are some of your hobbies?
Tennis, cooking and movies

What or who inspires you?
Rafael Nadal’s work ethic

If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would that be?
Tough one. Maybe St. Francis of Assisi or Ghandi.

What is your favourite restaurant to go to after a WSO concert? Favourite meal there?
Hermanos. La Boca Bricklayer Steak Sandwich is tasty.