ABOUT ME

From humble beginnings in a small town, to US Army Combat Veteran, and now first generation college graduate, I live my life by a few simple rules:

• Integrity Always
• Help Others in Need
• Pay it Forward

As a recent MA graduate of the University of Arizona, I am now employed in private industry. Through my experience, I have been able apply my academic knowledge within a framework that is both good for business and society. Please see my selected work page and contact me if you believe we can collaborate. Thank you for visiting my website! 

​My research lies at the nexus of soil and plant relationships, starting at the organismal scale, then applying those relationships to large landscapes. More specifically, I am interested in semi-arid and arid lands, with a focus on soil-plant water and carbon movement. Interdisciplinary questions are at the heart of my research methods, drawing upon all fields of the physical sciences. My associations include the USDA-ARS, Biosphere 2, and the CZO research group. ​

MY WORK

Ecosystem Ecology

Plant Physiology

Soil Science
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Eddy Covariance

EQUIPMENT

To address today's questions, a variety of techniques must be employed. I work with a variety of machines across multiple disciplines to holistically study natural systems, especially those that are within semi-arid and arid lands.

GIS
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LI-6400

LI-8100A
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LI-7500A

Vaisala CO2 Sensors

Apogee Oxygen Sensors

UAV Hyperspectral Cameras

Decagon Soil Moisture and Temperature

Campbell Scientific and LICOR Micromet Measurements