I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota and have a dual major in Crops, Soils, and Resource Management along with a minor in Scientific and Technical Communication. I also earned my Associate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Southwest Minnesota State University in Accounting and Business Administration. In 2007, I recieved my Masters of Science (MS) in Management from Southwest Minnesota State University. I also have expentensive knowledge in the areas of field research and geology. I am currently working as a soil scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Soil Scientist. In the picture below I am teaching 5th graders about the importance of soil conservation.