Welcome to my corner of the world-wide web.
I'm professor and chair of physics at California State University, Chico, as well as Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at Red Dog Physics.
When I'm not studying, teaching, or working in the lab, I enjoy cycling and Triathlon, backpacking, making interesting modifications to my Miata, and messing about with boats. That last category of activity has recently expanded to include building my own cedar-strip sea kayaks.
Incidentally, a question has arisen among the kinds of people one meets at family gatherings around the holidays as to "what teachers make". I have found the best answer to this question here. Enjoy.