M.S.
          Eastern Kentucky University - 1982
Majors: Wildlife Ecology and Fisheries Management
Thesis:
A Survey of the Populations and Environmental Parameters of the Indiana Bat
(Myotis sodalis) in Jackson and Rockcastle Counties, Kentucky.
B.S.
          Eastern Kentucky University - 1977
Major: Wildlife Management
Minor: Biology
The Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society 2009 "Outstanding Professor of the Year" Award
Awards in 7 different Wildlife Photography contests.
The Suzanne L. & Joseph T. Collins Award for Excellence in Kansas Herpetology - 1999
KIE (Sophomore Honor Society), Eastern Kentucky University Chapter. Member of the national parent society for 12 years.
Phi Sigma (National Biological Honor Society). Served as President of the Beta Psi (EKU) Chapter for 1 year. Member of the national parent society for 10 years.