Professional Qualifications and Experience

Education

M.S. Oceanography. Florida Institute of Technology. 1980.

B.S. Physics and Planetary Science. Upsala College. 1976.

Fields of Competence

Marine and Environmental Science - Coastal Water Quality and Habitat Assessments; Pollution Abatement and Best Management Practices; Marine Recreational Fisheries; Marinas and Boating; Watershed Management; Coastal Zone Management; Marine and Environmental Education

Administrative – Proposal Preparation; Grants Management; Program Management and Coordination; Budgeting; Strategic Planning; Curriculum Development; Outcomes Assessment

Activities and Qualifications

Fisheries Conservation Foundation, Board of Directors 2011 – present

Cape Eleuthera Institute Advisory Committee 2008 – present

New Jersey Sea Grant Advisory Committee 2010 – present

State of New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council 2004 – 2013

Operator of Uninspected Mech-Propelled Passenger Vessels – 100 Gross Tons/100 Miles Offshore (U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential Ref. No. 1966729)

Certificate of Proficiency in Boat Handling and Seamanship, Coast Navigation School, Annapolis, Maryland (1987)

Oceanographic Cruise Experience (R/V Anderson; R/V Wilson; R/V Walford)

Recipient of the Brookdale Community College Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award in Math/Science for Academic Year 2000-2001

Recipient of the Monmouth County Water Resources Association James J. Howard Award for Substantial Contribution to a Combined Effort Leading to a Unique Public Benefit, October 2000

Recipient of the Monmouth County Water Resources Association James J. Howard Award for Substantial Contribution to a Combined Effort Leading to a Unique Public Benefit, October 1998

Recipient of the Sea Grant Mid-Atlantic Marine Advisory Services Outstanding Achievement Award, National Sea Grant College Program, August 1991

Recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region II Environmental Quality Award in Environmental Education, April 1989

Recipient of the New Jersey Monthly Magazine Pride Award for Environment, April 1987

Recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region II Special Act Group Award, Dec. 1982

Memberships/Affiliations: Beta-Beta-Beta Biological Honor Society; Surfrider Foundation; Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, American Fisheries Society, National Marine Educators Association

Relevant Experience

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ Jan. 1999 – Present

Assistant Dean, School of Science

Director, Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy Program

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ Jan. 1994 – May 2014

Adjunct Professor; marine and environmental science.

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ Sept. 1998 to Jan. 1999

Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology.

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ Sept. 1998 to Jan. 1999

Adjunct Professor, Biology Department.

Clean Ocean Action, Sandy Hook, NJ Oct. 1996 to June 1998

Science Director; conducted research and policy review related to marine pollution issues in the New York Bight.

NJ Sea Grant Consortium, Sandy Hook, NJ Dec. 1991 to Oct. 1996

Director of Education and Special Projects; designed and conducted education and applied research projects dealing with marine and coastal resources.

Acting Sea Grant Director 1992-93; 96.

Coastal Environmental Services, Princeton, NJ July 1990 to Dec.1991

Senior Scientist; conducted estuarine research and habitat assessments including evaluations of environmental impacts associated with marinas and waterfront development.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension, New Brunswick, NJ Oct. 1984 to July 1990

Marine Advisory Agent, New Jersey Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service; designed and conducted education and applied research projects dealing with marine recreation and coastal water quality.

Acting Director 1986-87.

NJ Marine Sciences Consortium, Sandy Hook, NJ Feb. 1983 to Oct. 1984

Marine Pollution Specialist; conducted projects dealing with marine pollution and resource management in the New York Bight.

Chief Scientist, Westway Fisheries Studies 1983-1984.

US Environmental Protection Agency, New York, NY Dec. 1980 to Feb. 1983

Marine Scientist, Marine and Wetlands Protection Branch; evaluated environmental impacts associated with waste disposal and coastal development in the New York Bight, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

JRB Associates/Science Applications, New York, NY Aug. 1980 to Dec. 1980

Environmental Scientist; provided research and technical support to EPA Region 2.

Conservation/Environmental Studies Ctr, Whitesbog, NJ Sept. 1979 to Aug. 1980

Environmental Consultant; field ecologist and environmental advisor to local planning boards.

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Sept. 1978 to Sept. 1979

Research Assistant, Center for Coastal Zone Research; designed and implemented a local manatee protection program in Brevard County, Florida.