Conducting research alongside Dr. Wallace E. Tyner. Current research concerns corn stover supply cost estimation using real-world data from a pilot harvest operation and data from literature. The study will assess the costs encountered by Midwestern corn growers as they supply corn stover for energy production and then model growers’ willingness to harvest stover at varying prices. A sustainable price must provide reasonable compensation to individuals harvesting stover without creating a cost burden for biorefineries purchasing stover as an energy input. A price that facilitates the harvest and supply of corn stover will increase its likelihood of becoming a long-term energy source for the United States.

Served client’s personal banking needs on a day-to-day basis, managed an LED message board in a high-traffic region, trained new employees, and monitored security systems. Required personal interaction with clients, compliance to guidelines, knowledge of financial products and numerous computer applications, and accuracy in cash-handling and performing transactions. Hours: 20-30 hours/week during semester; 40 hours/week during summer.