• Iowa State University
• University of Illinois
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• Michigan State University
• University of Minnesota
• University of Missouri

• University of Nebraska
• North Dakota State University
• Ohio State University
• Purdue University
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• University of Wisconsin - Extension

After working for seven years as an extension ag and 4-H agent in Nebraska (1980-1987), I went to graduate school at Iowa Sate University. While at graduate school in Ames (1987-1992), I worked as an extension program assistant in the areas of grain and livestock marketing. After two years (1993-94) as an extension farm management specialist in west central Iowa, I moved to my present position as area extension agricultural economist in northwest Kansas (1995-2002). In my current position, I am responsible for organization and delivery of extension agricultural economics educational programs and applied research, targeted toward Kansas farmers and agribusiness. My motivation for participation in NELD is to improve and enhance my extension program leadership and managerial abilities to enable me to function in a more effective and professional manner as a team player in K-State Research and Extension.

I have worked for K-State Research and Extension in Riley County for nearly seven years. I began working as the 4-H agent, but two years ago took on the responsibilities of our county's youth, family and community development programs. I have a B.S. in Agriculture and an M.S. in Family Life Education and Consultation, both from Kansas State University.