This energetic looking chap is Paul Kosmatka, our Stoneware moderator for the discussion group "Ask Wally & Paul About Red Wing" since May, 2000.

Here's a Bio Paul wrote up just for us...

I'm 33 years old, live in St Cloud, Minnesota, and I'm married to Kimberly. We have one child, Calvin almost 4, and another baby due in July.

I'm an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma. I've been here for 2 years, after spending one year in New York where I completed my training. Prior to that, I lived in Madison, Wisconsin for 12 years. It was there that I began collecting Red Wing. About that same time my parents became antique dealers, specializing in Red Wing stoneware.

Though my collection has been small, I've seen thousands of quality pieces pass through their hands as dealers - many pieces I wish I'd been able to afford at the time:) I've missed only one RWCS convention since 1987, the year I was in New York. Looks like I may miss this year also.

My collecting interest is primarily advertising, especially 1/2 gallon jugs and 1 gallon crocks. I have absolutely no expertise with regards to art pottery and dinnerware, but I'll do my best to answer all stoneware related questions.

My eBay bidder name is advcrox.