Education:
BS. Forestry - Michigan Technological University
MS. Forest and Range Mgt. - Washington State University

Employment History:
1970-1982 - Various professional forestry positions, MT DNRC
1982-1985 - Assistant Professor, State Univ. of New York
1985-1992 - Chief Forest Management Bureau, MT DNRC
1992-1994 - Deputy State Forester, MT DNRC
1994-1997 - Regional Manager, MT DNRC
1997-2005 - State Forester, AK DNR
2005- Colorado State Forester
 
Worked in state natural resource management for more than 34 years, primarily in Montana and Alaska.  Experienced in many state resource management programs to include fire management, state and private cooperative forestry and the management of state forested lands.  Involved in fire management and suppression since 1969.  Served in many fire overhead positions beginning with initial attack and culminating in service on several National Type I fire teams as Operations Section Chief and Deputy Incident Commander.  Currently serving as Chairman of the National Association of State Foresters Forest Fire Protection committee, Chairman of the Colorado Forestry Advisory Board, member of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council and past Co-Chairman of the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition.