Experience

American Malting Barley Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President - Technical Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Dovetail Partners, Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

  Leadership and strategic development of a Minnesota-based non-profit providing science-based information about the impacts and trade-offs of environmental decisions, including consumption choices, land use, and policy alternatives.Leading research focused on the intersection of agriculture and forestry, including agroforestry practices, bioeconomy opportunities, soil health, carbon storage, and business and product development.Supporting collaborative projects and programs that promote sustainable forest management, reduced wildfire risk, benefits to wildlife habitat, clean water resources, and economically vibrant communities.Participating in regional initiatives focused on strengthening the bioeconomy and opportunities for natural climate solutions



Minnesota Sea Grant

• Business and Industry Liaison

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  Responsible for communicating to and cooperating with business and industry to facilitate a close working relationship between water researchers and water-related/water-connected businesses and organizations Responsible for communicating to and cooperating with business and industry to facilitate a close working relationship between water researchers and water-related/water-connected businesses and organizations



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center

  • May 2013 - Sep 2018

  Provide leadership for the strategic growth of the facility, and project manager for a diverse portfolio of integrated research ventures spanning across livestock, agronomy, soil health, food security, and natural resource issues Provide leadership for the strategic growth of the facility, and project manager for a diverse portfolio of integrated research ventures spanning across livestock, agronomy, soil health, food security, and natural resource issues



University of Idaho

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Extension Educator

  • Jul 2008 - Apr 2013

  Tenure-track assistant professor serving as the Northern Idaho Water Quality Area Extension Educator and faculty member of the Community Water Resource Center Tenure-track assistant professor serving as the Northern Idaho Water Quality Area Extension Educator and faculty member of the Community Water Resource Center