A board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, he earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth, an M.A. in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University at Albany, followed by specialized internship and fellowship training in neuropsychology at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He has built his career around the study and evaluation of cognitive disorders associated with aging and neurodegenerative disease. His work focuses on conditions such as dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Huntington’s disease, with emphasis on neuropsychological assessment and changes in cognitive function over time. He currently practices within a neurology setting, where he conducts detailed cognitive evaluations and contributes to the management of patients with complex neurological conditions.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he holds an academic appointment at the University of Utah, where he has advanced to the rank of professor. His research portfolio includes federally funded projects examining cognitive decline, early detection of dementia, and the development of assessment methods, with roles as both principal investigator and collaborator on multiple studies supported by agencies such as the National Institute on Aging.

His professional contributions extend to a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications and ongoing editorial service with several neuropsychology journals. In addition, he has provided expert input in legal matters for more than five years, offering opinions related to cognitive impairment, neuropsychological testing, and associated clinical standards. He is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and has been licensed as a psychologist in Utah since 2009.