Bio
I teach classes in the soil and waste resource areas, focusing on soil/plant analysis, composting, and waste resources topics. My current research interests include the compostability of plastics and polymers, compost microbiology, the breakdown of fluoropolymers, waste re-use, soil fertility, and composting to eradicate Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) prions and for general mortality management.
Involvement
- 01/23-Present SWANA Communication, Education, Marketing Vice-Director
- 11/23-Present Compost Science & Utilization Journal, Associate Editor
- 03/22-Present United States Department of Agriculture Composting Subject Matter Expert
- 09/18-Present Ubuntoo.com Sustainability Platform, Special advisor
- 08/12-Present UWSP Waste Management Society (WMS), Faculty Advisor
- 01/12-Present UWSP Soil & Water Conversation Society (SWCS), Faculty Advisor
- 01/14-12/20 United States Composting Council (USCC), Board of Directors member
- 01/13-12/16 Soil Science Society of America Board of Directors, Early Career Member representative
Fun Facts
Best advice you ever received?
If you want to be treated like a professional, act like a professional.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Professional NFL Football Player
Favorite quote?
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds” – Albert Einstein
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Student interaction and that no single day is ever the same.
A piece of advice for students?
Jump in, we’re here for you!