Education

Ph.D.--2004, Nutritional Effects on Beef Cattle Reproduction, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

M.Ag.--1997, Beef Industry Leadership Program, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

B.S.--1995, Animal Science, Department of Dairy and Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University, Fort Collins

Professional Experience

2004-present:   Assistant Professor, Extension Beef Specialist, University of Idaho, Caldwell Research and Extension Center, Caldwell

2001-2004:  Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

2002-2003:  Interim State Beef Extension Specialist, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, Fort Collins

1999-2000:  Director of Sales, Leachman Cattle Company, Billings, Montana

1997-1999:  Director of Marketing, Red Angus Association of America, Denton, Texas

1995-1997:  Graduate Research Assistant, Beef Industry Leadership Program, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Beef Extension Program

Idaho’s Beef Extension Program addresses identified needs and concerns of beef producers in Idaho and provides educational leadership to Idaho’s beef industry.  It is a cooperative effort among University of Idaho state Extension Beef Specialists,