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
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
The College of Sciences will lead in discovery and scientific education as UT San Antonio's home for foundational science and mathematics and as an essential partner in advancing health and innovation across the university. Through distinguished faculty, transformative undergraduate and graduate education, high-impact research, and expanded pathways to scientific careers, advanced study, and the health professions, we will strengthen UT San Antonio's impact in our region and its position among the nation's leading public research universities.