Paul is a graduate of Grain Valley High School (Missouri), class of 1987.  While studying at KU, he also performed with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps (1989), and the Walt Disney World Entertainment Arts (1992) and All-American College Orchestra (1993).  He began instrument repair apprenticeship with Judi's Woodwind Shop in 1990, and formally incorporated his own shop, Wind Instrument Connections, in 2008.  Paul stays busy at home with his wife, Beth (married 1994), and three boys, Paul III, William, and Walter.  Outside of school and instrument repair, he enjoys riding ATVs with his whole family!