EDUCATION
	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entomology University of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC), Davie, FL.
	Dissertation: Arboreal bioassays testing toxicity of insecticides and rubidium marking of white-footed ants, Technomyrmex difficilis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
	 
	Master of Science (M.S.) in Entomology University of Florida,  Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC), Davie, FL.
	 
	Thesis: Bait preferences and toxicity of insecticides to white-footed ants, 
Technomyrmex difficilis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
 
	 
	Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Agronomy California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Research project: Soybean varietal study. 
	 
	EXPERIENCE
	 
	Shalom Pest Control, Inc.: President, Certified Pest Control Operator, Florida State Certified in General Household Pest Control, and Termite Control. 
 
	 
	University of Florida (over 20 years): Research Scientist: entomological research, testing insecticides against pest ant species and termites (field and laboratory); data analysis, report writing, and public presentations of results 
 
	 
	The School District of Palm Beach County: Teacher of Pest Management and Computer Courses.
	 
	Sears Termite and Pest Control: Branch Manager.
	 
	Agripac Cia. Ltd.: Regional Manager: sales, new product testing, technical customer service: agricultural chemicals and veterinary products, Ecuador.
	 
	Peace Corps: Volunteer, Ecuador: agricultural extension with Ministry of Agriculture.
	 
	International Insect Collecting Expeditions: Trinidad, Ecuador.