Arborist Wildlife Management Horticulture Biochemistry Forestry Agriculture Rattlesnake Expert Witness

Expert Witness No. 2

Texas

Education

Ph.D. Plant Science Plant Physiology, 1969 Minors Biochemistry, Chemistry
B.S. Wildlife Management, 1959 Minors Forestry, Agronomy Texas A&M University

Experience

1976 to Present
Plant Science and Agricultural Consultant Office and laboratory in the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex Agronomic and Horticultural advisor to companies, Cities, etc
                                
1975 to 1977
Executive Vice President American Agric-Chemical Co. Fort Worth, TX
Development of agricultural chemical and fertilizer Distribution Company

1971 to 1975
Executive Vice President Lasco, Inc., Greenwood, MS
Diversified agricultural research corporation; particularly in weed control

1968 to1974
Assistant Professor, then Associate Professor of Agronomy and Biochemistry Mississippi State University, Physiological research on soybeans, cotton, grain sorghum and sunflowers

1963 to1968
Graduate Student Plant Sciences Department, Texas A&M University
Teaching Plant Analytical Techniques. Research on cotton nutrition

1959 to 1963
Assistant Trust Officer then Head Farm and Ranch Trust Section Frost National Sank CA San Antonio Supervision at management CA over 500.000 acres or agricultural lands In Texas Louisiana

1955 to 1959
Undergraduate Texas A&M University

Prior to 1959 Grew up on cattle ranch in Southwest Texas Extensive practical agricultural experience 4-H club, awards and scholarship

Membership In Professional Societies and Offices Held

American Chemical Society

American Institute Of Chemists Fellow, Life Member Board Vice Chair 1995-96
Treasurer 1996-97, Chair-Technology Committee 1997-98

American Registry Of Certified Professionals In Agronomy Crops and Soils ARCPACS – Board Member 1988-93, Board Chairman 1990-93 3 Years

American Society Of Agronomy - Member, ARCPACS Board Natl. Cert. Board for Agronomists, soil scientists

Chmn Division A-8 Soil and Plant science Applications 1989-90, Chmn, public Relations Committee 1991-92

American Society For Horticultural Science

Crop Science Society Of America - chmn, Crop Science Sub Board, ARCPACS, Chair seed Science Award Committee 1996-97

International Society Of Arboculture

Texas Urban Forestry Council - Board Member 1988- and Past President 1989

Weed Science Society Of America - Chmn., Consultants in Weed Science Committee 1996-97
Development of Certification for Weed Scientists Committee 1989-91

Honors And Awards

1952 - Santa Fe Railway Scholarship As Outstanding 4-H Club Member In Texas
1958 - Wildlife Journal1sm Scholarship, Texas A&M University
1965 - National Science Foundation Traineeship
1968 - Elected To Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society Of Agriculture
1970 - Professional Chemist Accredited FAIC, American Institute Of Chemists
1970 - Elected Fellow FAIC, American Institute Of Chemists
1974 - Elected Member Sigma XI The Scientific Society Of North America
1974 - Life Member, American Institute Of Chemists
1989 -Texas Forest Service Award For Outstanding Service
1994 - Elected Fellow, American Society Of Agronomy

Other Experiences Licenses

Certified Professional Agronomist CP Ag American Registry Of Certified Professionals In Agronomy, Crops And Soils ARCPACS

Certified Professional Crop Scientist CPCS American Registry Of Certified Professionals In Agronomy, Crops And Soils ARCPACS

Certified Applicator License Texas Dept. Of Agriculture Non Commercial, Ornamental and Turf Pest Control - Plant Pest Control, Greenhouse Rest Control, Weed Control, Agricultural Pest Control, Weed and Brush Control, Predatory Animal Control, Fumigation; Right Of Way Pest Control - All Areas Research and Demonstration