EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Renewable Natural Resources. University of California, Davis, 1972.

Master of Science Degree in Animal Ecology. University of California, Davis, 1976.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Ecology. University of California, Davis, 1979.

POSITIONS

Extension Wildlife Specialist. Cooperative Extension, Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis. Dealing with wildlife damage problems and solutions. 1978 to present.

Director, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Region 1 University of California. 1989 to 1999

Staff Research Associate. Vertebrate Ecology Laboratory, University of California, Davis. Dealing with wildlife damage problems and solutions. 1975-78.

Lieutenant - US Coast Guard. Responsible for environmental impact statement program development and supervision. 1972-1975.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Mammalogists

California Vertebrate Pest Council

National Animal Damage Control Association

Society for Conservation Biology

The Wildlife Society

Ecology, behavior, population dynamics, and control of vertebrates with particular emphasis on those affecting agricultural production and public health. Population simulation and wildlife damage control decision-making models. Development of Integrated Pest Management programs for various wildlife species. Dissemination of information to agricultural producers, wildlife managers and others dealing with both new and existing techniques of reducing wildlife damage.