Auburn University, Ph. D. in Fisheries. 1982-1986.

Auburn University, M.S. in Fisheries. 1979 – 1982.

University of Washington, B.S. in Fisheries with emphasis in Fish Culture and Water Quality. 1976-1978.

Pennsylvania State University, Biology Major. 1974-1976.

Warren Area High School, Graduate. Warren, PA. 1974

Assistant Professor in Aquaculture – Physiology and Reproduction, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY 4/15 to present.

Tenure track appointment for Research (75%) and Teaching (25%). Develop a research program addressing production and marketing issues facing the aquaculture industry relevant to small farms in the state of Kentucky and the region. Conduct research on the use of domestic wastewater in aquaculture production, holding systems for food fish, induced spawning of largemouth bass, floating raceway systems, and culture of paddlefish. Develop curriculum for entry level undergraduate course and implement with dual credit and online sections. Teach Fish Morphology/ Physiology (AQU 412, 512), Fisheries for an Educated Consumer (AQU 201), and co-teach Fish Reproduction Lab (AQU 428,528).

Extension Clinical Professor/Extension Specialist – Aquaculture, West Virginia University. Morgantown, WV. 5/12-4/15

Extension (70%) - Educational programs in support of the aquaculture industry in West Virginia, conduct professional development programs for extension faculty and other state and federal agency staff. Animal and Nutritional Science (30%) – Conduct a program of research which addresses the production and marketing issues facing the aquaculture industry in the state, collaborate with other faculty as Principal Investigator of the Aquaculture Food and Marketing Development Project. Teach undergraduate course in Aquaculture.

Extension Clinical Associate Professor/Extension Specialist – Aquaculture, West Virginia University. Morgantown, WV. 7/05-5/12.

Extension (70%) – teaching and service educational programs in support of the aquaculture industry in West Virginia, conduct professional development programs for extension faculty and other state and federal agency staff. Research (30%) – develop a program of research which addresses the production and marketing issues facing the aquaculture industry in the state, collaborate with other faculty as Principal Investigator of the Aquaculture Food and Marketing Development Project.