I am currently in the process of developing my thesis proposal (examining the moral and legal questions regarding the creation of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, selective prosecution by the Allies, and the geopolitical gamesmanship behind it). Following completion of my thesis, I intend to pursue my doctorate. Ideally, I would like to work in publishing and/or in the creation of historical documentaries, films, and other visual productions. In my free time, I enjoy walking/playing with my chocolate Labrador Silvio, reading for fun (what's that again?), and going to movies. Last July, I discovered the joys of whitewater rafting and plan on tempting fate again this summer. In addition, I am active with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ellis County and serve as President of Gribben & Son, INC, a small, family-owned corporation located in Leoti, KS, working in conjunction with Wind Capital Group of St. Louis, MO, to bring renewable energy to the western edge of Kansas.