Education

• Ed.D. Education: Recreation Management, University of Kentucky
• M.S. Recreation & Park Administration, Eastern Kentucky University
• B.A. Business Administration: Marketing, Eastern Kentucky University

Research & Academic Interests

• Management & leadership
• Marketing
• Event planning

Publications

• 66 publications
• 37 technical reports

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

• Kentucky Recreation & Park Society
• National Park & Recreation Association
• Richmond, KY Parks Board

• $1,015,309 in grants, contracts & fundraisers

Awards & Accolades

• Kentucky Recreation & Park Association Hall of Fame
• Kentucky Recreation & Park Association Fellow Award
• EKU Distinguished Service Award