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Extension Forestry believes that its single greatest resource is its people. We are very proud of the caliber of our faculty and staff and are committed to delivering education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians. To learn more about our faculty and staff click on their names.
Robert Bardon, Ph.D.
Department Extension Leader and Professor
Associate Dean for Extension and Engagement
Co-Director of FiberAnalytics
Emphasis: Community Forestry, Marketing, Woodlot Management, Bioenergy
Location: 4233 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5575
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: rebardon@ncsu.edu
Linda Judge
Administrative Support
Location: 4231 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5638
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: ljudge@ncsu.edu
Don Belk
Project Manager
Emphasis: Sentinel Landscapes
Location: 4215 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-513-1371
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: drbelk@ncsu.edu
Helene Cser
Extension Associate
Emphasis: Bioenergy resources
Location: 4227 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-513-2579
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: hecser@ncsu.edu
Jennifer Evans
Extension Assisstant
Emphasis: Prescribed Fire
Location: 4215 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-8288
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: jlevans3@ncsu.edu
John Frampton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Emphasis: Christmas Tree Genetics
Location: 3219 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-7580
Fax: 919-515-8149
Email: john_frampton@ncsu.edu
Laurie Gharis, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar
Emphasis: Regional Readiness Cooperative
Location: 4215 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-513-2573
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: lwilson@ncsu.edu
Dennis Hazel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
Co-Director of FiberAnalytics
Emphasis: Bioenergy, Forest Productivity
Location: 4229 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5573
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: dennis_hazel@ncsu.edu
James Jeuck
Extension Associate
Emphasis: General Forestry, Herbicides, GIS and Mapping
Location: 4217 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5574
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: james_jeuck@ncsu.edu
Jessica Knight
Extension Assisstant
Emphasis: Interactive Mapping for bioenergy resources
Location: 4227 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-513-2579
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: jdkitzmi@ncsu.edu
Mark Megalos, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Emphasis: Forest Management, Taxes/Incentive Programs, Conservation Easements
Location: 4219 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-513-1202
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: mark.megalos@ncsu.edu
Jeff Owen
Area Extension Specialist
Emphasis: Christmas Tree Production
Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research &Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC
Phone: 828-684-3562 x 119
Fax: 828-684-8715
Email: jeff_owen@ncsu.edu
Jill Sidebottom, Ph.D.
Area Extension Specialist
Emphasis: Mountain Conifer Integrated Pest Management
Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research &Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC
Phone: 828-684-3562 x 118
Fax: 828-684-8715
Email: jill_sidebottom@ncsu.edu
Renee Strnad
Environmental Education
Emphasis: Project Learning Tree, 4-H programs
Location: 4225 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5518
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: renee_strnad@ncsu.edu
Key Contacts
Dr. Robert Bardon
Department Extension Leader
Associate Dean for Extension and Engagement
Location: 4233 Jordan Hall II, NCSU Campus
Phone: 919-515-5575
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: rebardon@ncsu.edu