Things you might like to know about me:

• B.A. in English and American Literature, Lewis & Clark College
• M.A. in Education, George Fox University
• M.B.A., University of Oregon
• Former Market Development Leader, Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
• Accomplished public speaker
• Avid bird watcher
• Unrepentant bibliophile
• …and most importantly, devoted husband and father

While my Well-read Naturalist site is entirely devoted to reviewing, as well as news pertaining to, natural history publications, this “flagship” site is the home to all my various activities collectively managed by J. Riutta Enterprises LLC.