Activities & Honors:

  • West Virginia University Nematode Diagnostic Laboratory. Analyze and identify plant-parasitic nematodes, and provide diagnostic recommendations.
  • 2005. Interim National Program Leader for Organic Agriculture. USDA-CSREES. Interagency Personnel Agreement with WVU. Manage organic agriculture research and education programs, do outreach to organic stakeholders, assess leadership needs, develop CSREES strategic plan.
  • 2007. Treasurer, West Virginia Crop Growers Association.
  • 2006-08. President, West Virginia Environmental Council.
  • May 1994-Dec. 1994. Environmental Consulting. Sciences International, Inc. Ecological risk assessment at SuperFund sites; field sampling, data analysis and regulatory compliance.
  • Jan. 1994-May 1995. Environmental Consulting. West Virginia Environmental Council and West Virginia Citizen Action Group. Environmental policy analysis and advocacy work.