Education
| Institution | Degree | Year | Major |
| Carleton Collge | B.A. | 1972 | Biology |
| University of Virginia | M.S. | 1976 | Environmental Sciences |
| University of Virginia | Ph.D. | 1980 | Environmental Sciences |
| University of Kentucky | Ph.D. | 1985 | Plant Patholgoy |
Faculty Rank at Iowa State University
| Ranks Held |
Date of Rank |
|
| Assistant Professor |
1986-1991 | |
| Associate Professor |
1991-1996 | |
| Professor | 1996-present |
Honors and Awards
Regents Faculty Excellence Award, Iowa State University, 2006
Lee M. Hutchins Award for fruit research excellence, American Phytopathological Society, 2004 Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Professional Practice, Iowa State University, 2001 Merit Award, Iowa State Horticultural Society, 1998
Excellence in Extension Award, American Phytopathological Society, 1997
Professional Society Positions
American Phytopathological Society:
- Senior Editor, Plant Disease (2002-present)
- Feature Editor, Plant Disease (1994-2000)
- Associate Editor, Plant Disease (1992-1993, 2001-2002)
- Vice chair, APS Foundation Board (2005-present)
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