- Born in Lakeland, FL
- Graduated from High School Plant City High School, Plant City, FL 1971
- Graduated from University of Florida BSA 1975
- Graduated from University of Georgia MED 1976
- Graduated from Ohio State PhD 1981
- Taught at Crescent City Jr.- Sr. High School Crescent City, FL 1976-1977
- Taught at Taylor Jr.- Sr. High School Pierson, FL 1977-1979
- Professor Ag. Ed. University of Florida 1981-1991
- District Extension Director University of Florida 1991-1996
- Associate Dean for Extension University of Florida 1996-2004
- Dean for Extension University of Florida 2005-Present
