30 year career in industry, focusing on applied research towards agronomy, crop science, crop protection, and phytopathology, in the capacity of product development and technical support scientist. Broad-based education in agronomy (BS), crop science (MS), and plant pathology (PhD). Competencies demonstrated in research station and laboratory management, team leader, and technology / knowledge transfer to stakeholders. Experience encompasses working with mid-western USA row crops, temperate and tropical fruits, vegetable and specialty crops. Currently live and work in southern California, and travel to the Pacific Northwest, S. America (Brazil), Asia (China), and Mexico for project assignments. At present, I am part of a cross-functional technical team that discovers, develops, and commercializes specialty crops that are sources of natural products used in human nutrition.