Research Interests

Fisheries management, sampling, community ecology, predator-prey interactions, behavioral ecology

 

Thesis project

Temperature- and Habitat-Specific Length Bias and Catch Rate of Electrofishing for Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus).

 

Education

• M.S. Nat. Res. Ecology & Management – Fisheries Option, 2009.  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
• B.S. Biology, 2005.   Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO

 

Professional Experience

• Fisheries Research Biologist, Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center, Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (2009-Present)
• Fisheries Biologist, Southwest District, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (2007-2009).
• Research Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management (formerly Department of Zoology) Oklahoma State University (2006 – 2007).
• Teaching Assistant, Department of Zoology Oklahoma State University (2006).
• Research Technician, University of Missouri – Columbia, James A. Reed Conservation Area (8/05 – 12/05)
• Resource Science Assistant, Missouri Department of Conservation, Clinton, MO (5/04-8/04 & 5/05-8/05)
• Resource Aid Assistant, Missouri Department of Conservation, Hannibal, MO (2001 – 2002)

 

Professional Memberships

American Fisheries Society

• Oklahoma Chapter, American Fisheries Society
• OSU Student Subunit, American Fisheries Society

 

Activities & Awards

• President, OSU Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society 2006.
• Best Student Presentation – 27th Annual Oklahoma Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Meeting 2007.
• Robert M. Jenkins Memorial Reservoir Research Scholarship – SDAFS 2007.
• Skinner Memorial Award – Honorable mention