Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, I am a mineral collector now residing in Dallas, Texas. I have been an avid collector for years, and my fascination with geology and minerals dates back to my childhood.

My collection focuses on worldwide thumbnails, particularly minerals with exceptional quality, form, and provenance, highlighting pieces that showcase the best mineral aesthetics of classic and contemporary localities alike.

I have held leadership positions in several mineral-related organizations, including the Young Mineral Collectors (YMC) group, the Mineralogical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC), and the Friends of Mineralogy Virginia Chapter (FMVA), which I co-founded and served as the first VP. I'm currently serving in a leadership role in the mindat.org management team and the national Friends of Mineralogy (FM) organization. I'm currently a Mineralogical Association of Dallas (MAD) group member.

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