Education

1995 - Bachelors of Science - Forest Management – University of Kentucky

1997 - Masters of Science - Forestry and Forest Products – Virginia Tech (Thesis Option - Forest Economics)

Professional Forestry Experience

1994-1995 Research Assistant University of Kentucky

1995-1997 Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant – Virginia Tech

1997 – 2000 Forester, State of Ohio – New Philadelphia - serving East-Central Ohio

1999 Interim Forest Manager Hocking State Forest (May-July)

2000 – 2006 Forester, State of Ohio – Lebanon - serving SouthwestOhio

April 2006 – Forestry Consultant – Costello Forestry Consulting, LLC

Leadership/Recognitions

Certified Forester (#1020), Society of American Foresters (2001-Present)

Certified Tree Farm Inspector, American Tree Farm System (1998-Present)

2001 – Society of American Foresters National Leadership Academy

2002/2003 Chair Elect & Chairman - Ohio Society of American Foresters

2001 Ohio Society of American Foresters Communicator Award

2002 Ohio Society of American Foresters Outstanding Member Award

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