Received his Bachelor of Science in 1978 from Oregon State University in wildlife management. Worked in three Regions and four programs for Fish and Wildlife Service between 1978 and 2014.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.