Ph.D., 2010 – University of Florida, Agronomy Department (Weed Science) Dissertation Title: Physiological characteristics of herbicides and management of Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum)
M.S., 1998 – University of Kentucky, Forestry Department (Wildlife Ecology) Thesis Title: Summer roost site selection of red bats in mixed mesophytic forests
B.S., 1994 – University of Florida, Forest Resources and Conservation (Wildlife Ecology; Minor: Forestry)
A.S., 1992 – Central Florida Community College (Biology)
Professional Experience
2016-present – Assistant Professor: University of Texas at San Antonio, Environmental Sciences Program
2012-2016 – Botanist: United States Fish and Wildlife Service, San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center, San Marcos, TX
2010-2012 – Postdoctoral Research Associate: University of Florida, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Gainesville, FL
2004-2010 – Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant: University of Florida, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Gainesville, FL
2002-2004 – Land Manager: Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, FL
1999-2002 – District Biologist: Florida Park Service, Hobe Sound, FL
1998 – Consultant: Applied Science Corporation, Lexington, KY
1996-1998 – M.S. Graduate Research Assistant: University of Kentucky, Department of Forestry, Lexington, KY
1994-1996 – OPS Technician (seasonal): Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Ocala, FL
1984-1990 – Electrical Technician: United States Marine Corps, Kaneohe Bay, HI
Teaching
Spring 2018, 2020 – Water Pollution Control
Spring 2017-2020 – Graduate Student Seminar
Spring 2017-2020 – Natural Resource Policy and Administration
Fall 2017-2019 – Aquatic Ecology
Fall 2016-2019 – Graduate Student Colloquium
UTSA Committees
2018-2019 – College of Sciences Tenure Review Committee
2018 – Environmental Science and Ecology Faculty Search Committee: Environmental Microbiologist position
2017-present – Faculty Senate Member
2017 – Environmental Science and Ecology Faculty Search Committee: Wildlife Ecologist position
2016-present – Doctoral Studies Committee, Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science
2016-present – Graduate Studies Committee, Environmental Science and Ecology
2016-present – Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Environmental Science and Ecology
2016-present – Member, Environmental Science and Ecology Pollinator Garden Committee
2016 – Environmental Science and Ecology Faculty Search Committee (chair): Watershed Ecologist position
Synergistic Activities
2019-present – Board Member, Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society
2018 – Member, Texas Academy of Sciences
2017-present – Member, Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society