Mr. Socks currently serves as Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts for the Washington County Public Schools.  He was previously Director of Bands at Boonsboro High School and Hancock Middle-Senior High School. Ensembles under Mr. Socks's leadership have consistently earned top ratings at local, state, and national festivals.  Mr. Socks earned degrees in music, and school administration and supervision, both from Frostburg State University.  His professional affiliations include: National Association for Music Education, Maryland Music Educators Association, Maryland Band Directors Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.  He frequently serves as a clinician and adjudicator for area ensembles and festivals.