Roots:
Raised in Hayfield, Minnesota (pop. 900).
Indian River County resident since 1982

Education:
University of Ilinois--
B.S. in Education
M.S. and Ph.D. in Zoology/Genetics
Duke University Marine Laboratory--
National Science Foundation pre-doctoral award

Military Service:
U. S. Army Reserve Corps of Engineers, 2nd Lt/Capt (1959-1969)

Professional Experience:
28 years as the Director of University Medical and Entomology Research Laboratories in Florida, Maryland, and Pakistan

FL Mosquito Control Assoc
(President 93-94)
IFAS International Program/Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisory Council Member (1995-98)
FL Coordinating Council on Mosquito Control (1987-98)

Curiculum Vitae

Past Community Activities

Indian River County Planning & Zoning Commission (2007-8)

Committee for a Sustainable Treasure Coast Appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush (2004-2005)
Environmental Learning Center Board of Trustees (1993-97)
Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing Board (1994-2004)
Coastal Preserves Alliance Board of Directors
Indian River Lagoon Envirothon Board
· Florida Envirothon Board
Pelican Island Preservation Society Board

2004 Campaign for County Commissioner

Passing a new tree protection ordinance

Passing a $50 M Bond Issue to preserve environmental lands

University of Florida Medical Entomology Lab Employees's Retirement Gift