More than 20 years in archaeology have shaped this expert’s specialization in historical archaeology, California prehistory, coastal-inland settlement patterns, prehistoric economies, hunter-gatherer societies, sociopolitical evolution, and historical preservation. His experience includes archaeological investigation, cultural resource evaluation, site testing, data recovery, archaeological monitoring, historical preservation, and anthropological research involving prehistoric and historic sites. He holds the designation of Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).

His professional background includes service as President and Chief Executive Officer, Principal Investigator, Project Manager, Project Director, Director of an Archaeological Field School, and Adjunct Professor, where he has directed archaeological investigations, managed cultural resource projects, supervised field research, and conducted archaeological evaluations throughout California and the southwestern United States. His work has included prehistoric and historical site investigations, archaeological inventories, cultural resource assessments, archaeological testing, monitoring, data recovery, forensic archaeological recovery, and historic site damage evaluations for public agencies, private organizations, and development projects. His experience also includes research involving California prehistory, settlement systems, prehistoric economies, and historical archaeology, as well as leadership of multidisciplinary archaeological research programs.

In addition to his professional practice, he has contributed extensively to archaeological research through numerous technical reports, professional publications and conference proceedings, conference presentations, and editorial work focused on California archaeology, historical archaeology, settlement systems, cultural geography, prehistoric adaptation, and archaeological methodology. His qualifications are further supported by a Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, a Master of Arts in Anthropology with a concentration in Historical Archaeology, leadership roles within professional archaeological organizations, and service on the California State Historical Resources Commission.