Graduate of Texas A&M University in Horticulture
Graduated Summa cum Laude
Winner of student paper based on research project “Rapid Graft Propagation of American Hybrid Grapes” at ASHS Southern Region Conference

Began work as an agricultural sales rep for Stauffer Chemical Company
In the field of Horticulture have worked with Smither’s Oasis, Scotts, Uniroyal/Chemtura
Work with Syngenta customers as Ornamental Sales Specialist for 8 states

Extensive experience advising greenhouse and nursery growers on the use of plant growth regulators and crop protection products in the South
 
Past State Chair of the Education Committee of The Texas Nursery and Landscape Assn and current Education Committee member, former TNLA regional officer and board member, Steering Committee member for Southwest Growers Conference

Member and committee chair person with the Native Plant Society of Texas Boerne Chapter, mentor with Maples for Boerne project and active in Cibolo Nature Center

Hobbies—Wildlife and vegetable gardening, cooking, pets