Head of Production
Executive Producer
Showrunner
Writer
I'm a high level producer who creates compelling original content for major cable networks, digital streaming channels, and other clients looking to grow their brands. I'm a hands-on leader and team player who is creative, ambitious, organized, and budget-minded. I know how to successfully lead projects (both big and small) through all stages of production, from concept development, pre-planning, field producing, directing on-camera talent, writing scripts, managing edits and post, while overseeing budgets of all sizes. Depending on the need/size of your project, I can hire a tailor-made team to execute and deliver a fantastic final product. I have a proven track record for getting multiple season renewals on my shows and repeat business, and I work tirelessly to build and maintain solid relationships with all my clients.
Over the past 2 decades, I have created and produced more than 400 episodes of original content programming for major cable and digital networks. Networks include NBCUNIVERSAL, DISCOVERY, HGTV, DIY, TLC, WEATHER CHANNEL, FOOD NETWORK, TRAVEL, SCIENCE, ABC, CBS, GAC, and FOX.
In 2012, I created a full service video production company called "In Focus" that specializes in producing digital series and promotional videos for corporate clients to help grow their brands. Clients include HealthCentral.com, National CMV Foundation, Longmont Orthopedics and Spine, and more.
NBCUNIVERSAL
Vice President of Production, Bluprint
100+ Original Series and Classes for SVOD
Responsible for oversight of large scale production department and 7 in-house studios
SO MUCH FILM
Co-Executive Producer & Showrunner | Building Roots | 16 one-hour episodes | WARNER BROS DISCOVERY, HGTV
VERY GOOD PRODUCTIONS
Story Producer | Point of View | 1 half-hour episode | MAGNOLIA NETWORK
ORION ENTERTAINMENT /DORSEY PICTURES
Executive Producer | Building Off The Grid | 11 one-hour specials | DISCOVERY, DIY
Executive Producer | Love Yurts | 18 half-hour episodes | HGTV, DIY
Executive Producer | Off Grid Big Sky Ranch | 6 half-hour episodes | DIY, DISCOVERY
Executive Producer | Living Big Sky | 28 half-hour episodes | HGTV, GAC
Executive Producer | The Treehouse Guys | 29 one-hour episodes | DIY, HGTV, GAC
Story Producer | Building Alaska | Season 2 & 9 | DIY, HGTV, DISCOVERY
HIGH NOON ENTERTAINMENT
Supervising Producer | Development/ Pilot Project | FOOD NETWORK
Story Producer | Prospectors | Season 2 | WEATHER CHANNEL
Story Producer | Mega RVs | Season 1 | TRAVEL CHANNEL
Story Producer | Cake Boss: Next Great Baker | 3 one-hour episodes | TLC
Executive Producer | Endless Yard Sale | 4 one-hour specials | HGTV
Supervising Producer | Bang For Your Buck | 104 half-hour shows | HGTV
Story Producer | Unwrapped | Seasons 8 & 9 | FOOD NETWORK
Executive Producer | Holiday Windows 2 one-hour specials | HGTV
Producer/Writer | Top 10 Christmas Towns | 1-hour special | HGTV
Producer/Writer | Top 10 Amazing Kitchens | 1-hour special | HGTV
Supervising Producer | Beyond the Box | 13 half-hour shows | HGTV
Supervising Producer | Offbeat America | 65 half-hour shows | HGTV
Field Producer | Pillsbury Bake-Off | 1-hour special | FOOD NETWORK
Field Producer/Writer | Navy Chef Challenge | 1-hour special | FOOD NETWORK
Field Producer/Writer | National Beef Challenge | 1-hour special | FOOD NETWORK
Field Producer | Fiery Food Challenge | 1-hour special | FOOD NETWORK
Field Producer/Writer | All American Festivals | 14 half-hour shows | FOOD NETWORK
IN FOCUS
Executive Producer
Asylum Entertainment | Proof of Concept
Healthcentral.com | Medical Digital Series
Morgan Rosel Wealth Management | Financial Digital Series
National CMV Foundation | Promotional Videos
Longmont Orthopedics and Spine | Digital Series
New Healthy Family | Cooking Digital Series
LOBO (Lancair Owners & Builders) | Aviation Digital Series
Gallery Karts | Digital Series
Be Known | Promotional Videos
Concepts by Carriann | Pilot Project
Twisted Food | Cooking Digital Series
Team Investments | Real Estate Show (concept)
BROADCAST NEWS
KCNC-TV (CBS Affiliate) Denver, CO
Freelance News Reporter
KDVR-TV (Fox Affiliate) Denver, CO
Freelance Segment Producer
KAKE-TV (ABC Affiliate) Wichita, KS
News Reporter
◊Generate daily story ideas, perform daily live shots, report breaking news ◊Establish strong working relationships with sources. ◊Specialized in government-related and investigative stories. ◊Occasional correspondent for Weather Channel and ABC National News.
KTKA-TV (ABC Affiliate) Topeka, KS
News Reporter
EDUCATION:
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
B.S. in Broadcast News
ENTERTAINMENT: I created and wrote the one-hour pilot episode of "Building Off the Grid" which is currently a highly rate series on DISCOVERY Network. Since its inception, I have overseen 10 of these off-grid specials and a 6-part series.
EDUTAINMENT: At Bluprint, an NBCUniversal digital streaming company, I managed production of more than a hundred original series and in-depth classes all about your passions and hobbies. Here's a quick sampling.
CORPORATE: This video is one of a 12-part digital series I produced for a large orthopedic group in Colorado highlighting a more personal side to their orthopedic surgeons.
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