In response to DU’s National Strategic and Business Plans, currently responsible for designing and delivering non-traditional programs, to add breadth and diversity to conservation delivery and finances. Examples include the Rice Stewardship Partnership and ConocoPhillips’ Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Program. Also, Southern Region conservation lead on Farm Bill; ecological goods, services, and outcomes; fundraising Initiative development and performance tracking.

Over this 11-year period, led important conservation programs across multiple southern states (7), with focus on conserving migrating and wintering habitats. Provided leadership across all business lines of DU including conservation, development, and grassroots. Refined skills in personnel administration and budget management. Served on Southern Region Management Team since 2004. Designed and implemented numerous conservation and fundraising programs adding strength to DU at both regional and… Show more Over this 11-year period, led important conservation programs across multiple southern states (7), with focus on conserving migrating and wintering habitats. Provided leadership across all business lines of DU including conservation, development, and grassroots. Refined skills in personnel administration and budget management. Served on Southern Region Management Team since 2004. Designed and implemented numerous conservation and fundraising programs adding strength to DU at both regional and national scales. Show less

Designed and implemented a conservation education and marketing campaign for Arkansas’s rice industry. The project included both educating producers on how to maximize the value of rice fields for waterfowl and promoting the ecological benefits of their actions.

Conducted applied research at Mississippi State University focusing on rice agriculture and waterfowl in the Lower Mississippi River Valley.

Held various positions with National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and California Waterfowl Association, conducting research in Antarctica, the Northern Prairies, Gulf Coast, and California’s Central Valley.