Policy

I was born in Florida and grew up on Florida's Gulf Coast. After receiving my undergraduate degree from New College in Sarasota, I ventured west, working for the National Park Service and in other conservation-oriented positions. I received my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Oregon State University, working at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in between.

Prior Positions:    

Associate Professor, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia. 2008-1014.                                                                                                                 Assistant Professor, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia. 2002-2008.
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Forest Resources, North Carolina State University. 1999-2002.
Research Associate, Department of Forest Resources, North Carolina State University. 1997-1999.

Prior Positions:
Executive Director: Georgia Forestry Association 1987 - 1998
Executive Vice President: Mississippi Forestry Association 1984 - 1989
Division Forester: American Pulpwood Association 1978 - 1984
District Manager, Wood Procurement: Brunswick Pulp Land Company 1974 - 1978
Military Police Officer: U.S. Army 1972 -1974, U.S. Army Reserve 1971-2006