Associate Scientist

I am a community economics research and education specialist.

My work focuses on community and statewide economic analysis, direct technical assistance, and affiliated projects that support  the College of Agriculture and Life Science's efforts in community development, applied economic research and the causes and consequences of change,  and in providing economics education services to the public.

Areas of research and specialization include community and regional industrial studies and evaluations, economic development research and technical assistance, input-output (economic impact) studies, fiscal impact research, public finance and tax policy analysis, community change and worker mobility issues, and public program and project evaluation.

I also conduct research in support of other ISU organizations and departments, to include the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, the Center for Industrial Research and Service, Extension to Communities and Economic Development, and the Office the President.

I have worked in the Economics Department at ISU since 1989, and before that I was employed at The University of Iowa, first in the College of Medicine as a Senior Research Assistant, and later at the Institute of Public Affairs where I studied and reported on government policy, fiscal issues, and social conditions in Iowa.

I am an Army veteran, a South Dakota native, an accomplished long distance runner, and a not-so-accomplished guitarist.