Background

Education

   Ph.D. Fisheries, 1990 • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Dissertation Title:

Efficacy of sterile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) for aquatic plant control in the Pacific Northwest

   B.S. Secondary Science Education, 1983  • University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.8,

Major-Biology; Minors Physics, Earth-Space Science

  Continuing Education, 1977-2004

  Completed 15 courses in freshwater and marine fisheries management, powerboating,

technical writing,statistics, budgeting, and personnel management

 

Work Experience

  Unit Leader and Associate Professor, Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

University of Arizona ( 7/2000 - Present )

  Unit Leader-Inland Fisheries Research Unit, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife,

Olympia, WA (7/94 - 7/2000)

 Team Leader-Warmwater Fisheries Research Team (Fisheries Biologist 3), Washington Department of Wildlife,

Olympia, WA  (7/92 - 7/94 )

 Fisheries Research Biologist 3, Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit,

University of Washington Seattle, WA  (8/90 - 7/92)

  Fisheries Biologist 3 - Ph.D. Candidate, Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit,

University of Washington Seattle, WA (6/89 -8/90)

  Research Assistant - Ph.D. Student, Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit,

University of Washington, Seattle, WA (From: 10/83 to 6/89)

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Profile

  • Proven ability to collaborate with government agencies to design research which meets critical management needs.

  • Study results used to develop 14 state laws, policies and management plans in the western United States related to fisheries and aquatic sciences.

  • Authored 102 publications (21 journal, 16 agency peer-reviewed, 11 symposium, 12 popular, 41 technical reports, 1 dissertation). Lead author on 57. Ten additional publications in preparation or review.

  • Reviewer for six national and international aquatic sciences journals and two regional journals.

  • Authored 94 presentations at scientific conferences and meetings.

  • Supervised over 80 research scientists, graduate students, biologists, technicians, temporary workers and volunteers, ranging 3-9 at a time.

  • Managed Inland Fisheries Research Unit for the state of Washington , and the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Arizona .

  • Chaired programs of three conferences, and eight conference sessions.

  • Supervised or participated in 61 research projects concerned with resident, marine or estuarine fisheries biology and management, and fish and habitat survey methodology.

  • Taught both university and high school science and fisheries courses. Received perfect score from student evaluations on teaching effectiveness in UA graduate class. Served on graduate committees, advised graduate students, supervised student interns. Received B.S. degree in science education and won awards for teaching skills.

  • Numerous contacts and strong working relationships within government agencies, universities, tribes and consultants across the United States.

  • Proficient in SCUBA, motorboat operations, fisheries field and laboratory techniques.

  • Received awards for communication skills.

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