EDUCATION

• Ph.D., Agricultural. Environmental and Regional Economics, Pennsylvania State University, 2004
• M.Sc., Agricultural Economics, University of Saskatchewan, 1994
• B.Sc., Agricultural Economics, University of Alberta, 1986

EXPERIENCE

• Associate Professor, Dept. of Agribusiness and Ag. Economics, University of Manitoba 2009-present. Acting Head (2011), Assistant Professor (2004-09)
• Professional Research Associate, Dept. of Ag. Economics, University of Saskatchewan, 1998-2000
• Advisor, Corporate Policy Group, Canadian Wheat Board, 1997-98
• Policy Economist, Adaptation and Grain Policy Directorate of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 1996-97
• Development Analyst, Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA), 1992-96
• Credit Advisor, Farm Credit Corporation of Canada, 1986-92 (includes 23 months of educational leave)
• Raised on mixed farm in Purple Springs, Alberta

 FIELDS OF STUDY

• Farm Finance
• Rural Development and Migration
• Red Meat Supply Chains
• Firm Location Choices
• Grain Markets and Trade

 TEACHING

• Farm Finance
• Risk Management<>
• <>Agricultural Marketing