Experience

Michigan State University Extension

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• District Director - District 1

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  Central and Western Upper Peninsula MSUE District Coordinator for nine central and western Upper Peninsula counties. (Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Menominee, Ontonagon) I proactively coach and help manage staff in 8 county MSUE field offices and work directly with 9 counties in the central and western UP. I actively manage relationships and outreach with community partners, shareholders, Farm Bureau, local government officials, K-12 Schools/ISDs, higher education (2 year and 4 year… Show more MSUE District Coordinator for nine central and western Upper Peninsula counties. (Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Menominee, Ontonagon) I proactively coach and help manage staff in 8 county MSUE field offices and work directly with 9 counties in the central and western UP. I actively manage relationships and outreach with community partners, shareholders, Farm Bureau, local government officials, K-12 Schools/ISDs, higher education (2 year and 4 year institutions), non-profits, foundations, tribal partners and the general public. Show less



Putnam Outfitters

• IMMERSING PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS, ONE STREAM AT A TIME

  • Apr 1991 - Present

  Marinette and Northern Wisconsin & Upper Peninsula of Michigan Teaching people from all walks of life to fish or add to their fishing expertise. As the father of three young daughters, it is very important to me that they have access to the wonderful fishing opportunities we currently have and take for granted. Fishing resources and education is important to all of us. From the remote and pristine trout waters of the great and wild Upper Peninsula of Michigan, to the more urban rivers that have steelhead, salmon, walleye, smallmouth bass and musky (see… Show more Teaching people from all walks of life to fish or add to their fishing expertise. As the father of three young daughters, it is very important to me that they have access to the wonderful fishing opportunities we currently have and take for granted. Fishing resources and education is important to all of us. From the remote and pristine trout waters of the great and wild Upper Peninsula of Michigan, to the more urban rivers that have steelhead, salmon, walleye, smallmouth bass and musky (see photo) we need to teach others to understand why fishing and water quality are important. The same holds true to hunting and shooting sports that we enjoy. I have a 10 year old girl who is already excited about being able to hunt whitetails this fall. "Everything is right with the world when you are waist deep in a trout stream" Get out there and get wet! Show less



Copper Brook Farms

• Owner and Operator

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  Daggett, Michigan 20+ years of Online rock and mineral sales via Ebay, Etsy, Mercari and direct sales through website: CopperBrookFarms.com Offering high quality rocks and minerals at a very reasonable price point. Small local organic farming operation that supports community foods system and local farmers market. Mostly focused on specialty maple syrup and apples. We strive to provide produce where you can taste the quality and freshness.



University of Wisconsin-Extension

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Community Natural Resources and Economic Development Educator

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2014

  Northwoods of WI (on the border of the UP of Michigan) Change agent assisting others to build sustainable communities that thrive now and in the future. I provide educational leadership that strengthens community stakeholders and citizens ability to identify and assess local issues, thereby determining a range of viable and practical solutions. We focus on "doing" and actions that are accomplished through collective community strengths, and being authentic to who they are, and where they live. Strength based planning techniques allow for… Show more Change agent assisting others to build sustainable communities that thrive now and in the future. I provide educational leadership that strengthens community stakeholders and citizens ability to identify and assess local issues, thereby determining a range of viable and practical solutions. We focus on "doing" and actions that are accomplished through collective community strengths, and being authentic to who they are, and where they live. Strength based planning techniques allow for greater stakeholder input, drawing from local experience and knowledge to provide answers in how to deliberately design their preferred future. I provide unbiased data and information that allows communities and organizations to make data driven decision making. We capture the low hanging fruit before the expiration date, and make meaningful progress. Specialties and Educational Programming in the following areas: > Strength Based Planning > Strategic "Doing" > Strategic Planning "Light" > Organizational Development > Organizational "Doing" > Capacity Building > Economic Development > Small Business Counseling > Entrepreneur and Innovation > Rural and Small Towns > Grant Writing > Appreciative Inquiry Getting the wheels back on the bus and getting the bus moving towards success Show less



Georgia Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security

• Hazard Mitigation Planning Program Manager

  • May 2006 - Sep 2007

• Assistant Division Director - Hazard Mitigation Division

  • Apr 2005 - May 2006

  Georgia Office of Homeland Security - Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)

• Hazard Mitigation Planning Program Manager

  • Feb 2002 - Apr 2005

• Hazard Mitigation Grant Manager

  • Feb 2000 - Feb 2002



University of South Carolina

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student - MS & Ph.D

  • May 1997 - Dec 1999

  Incomplete Ph.D - Left program to work in Emergency Management