What do you do? And what is most interesting about it?
I anchor the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. It’s always challenging to write compelling copy and to be first to tell people about developing stories. My job is different almost every day.

How did you get your job?
After spending eight years in the Memphis market, I moved to Milwaukee for a main anchor opportunity at WITI-TV. Then, the longtime anchor at WREG-TV announced his intentions to retire, and the station called me just as my contract was about to expire at WITI. The timing was perfect!

Best professional lesson learned at the J-School?
Not to have unrealistic expectations of how far and how fast you’ll get once you graduate and the importance of a good work ethic.

What would be your best advice to current students?
Be curious about the world you live in, and don’t ever give up.

What are you working on currently?
This is a challenging time for our business. We are all working harder with fewer resources. On a daily basis we have to remember to keep the focus on good storytelling. Viewers will respond and everyone benefits.

What do you consider to be your greatest professional achievement?
Overall respect from my colleagues and three Emmy Awards.

What is your secret to success?
I don’t think being successful requires anything more than being adaptable to change, working harder than most of your co-workers and being open to criticism.