Born in Baton Rouge, LA. Animator, writer, driector and production designer at Pixar whose credits include WALL·E (2008 - production designer), THE INCREDIBLES (2004 - art director), FINDING NEMO (2003 - production designer), MONSTERS, INC. (2001 - story & visual development), FOR THE BIRDS (2000 - producer & director), TOY STORY (1995 - art director) and FERNGULLY: THE LAST RAINFOREST (1992 - art director & storyboard artist).  Best Achievement in Animated Short Films 2001: FOR THE BIRDS - Producer 1 nomination, 1 Award