Planning, designing and implementing, and evaluating educational programs for adults. Planning, designing and implementing, and evaluating applied research for poultry management for Wayne, Sampson and Duplin Counties.

• M. Ed. in Agriculture Education with Minor in Poultry Science, NC State University, 1988
• B.S. in Agriculture Education, NC State University, 1975

Experience:

• Present, Interim County Extension Director, North Carolina State University, Cooperative Extension
• 1988-2000, Area Specialized Poultry Agent, North Carolina State University, Cooperative Extension
• 1987-1988, Farm Superintendent, North Carolina State University, Poultry Science Department
• 1976-1981, Broiler Service Manager, Central Soya
• 1976-1976, Feed Mill Manager, First Colony Farms, Creswell, N.C.
• 1975-1976, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, Washington County Schools, Plymouth, N.C.

• Poultry Science Association
• Notional Association of County Agricultural Agents
• North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents
• Past Director SENCACAA
• Epsilon Sigma Phi.

• President Kenansville, NC Lions Club, Past Vice President James Kenan High School FFA
• Alummni Association, Past President Warsaw Elementary PTO

Honors and Awards:

• Early Career Service Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi
• NCSU Alumni Association Outstanding Extension Service Award
• Saluted: Extension News, February/March
• Distinguished Service Award, NC Poultry Federation
• Award of Excellence presented by Tri-County Poultry Advisory Committee
• NC Association of County Agricultural Agents Distinguished Service Award
• National Association of County Agricultural Agents Distinguished Service Award
• NC State Animal Response Team (SART) Volunteer of the Year Award
• 2004 Excellence Award from NCDA & CS
• 2005 Distinguished Service Award from NC Poultry Federation