Biography
- 1958 Born in Texas, USA
- 1979 B.A. with Honors, University of Oregon (Asian Studies)
- 1986 A.M., Stanford University (History)
- 1989 Ph.D., Stanford University (History)
- 1989 Began teaching at Obirin (now J. F. Oberlin) University, Tokyo
- 1991–1995 Director, Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies, Yokohama
- 2007–2012 Vice President for International Affairs, J. F. Oberlin University
- 2012–2016 Dean of Graduate Studies, J. F. Oberlin University
- 2016–2018 Founding Dean, College of Global Communication, J. F. Oberlin University
- 2016– Resident Director, Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies
- 2019– Professor Emeritus, J. F. Oberlin University