- BS, Tuskegee Institute, 1975, Animal and Poultry Sciences; MS, Tuskegee Institute, 1978, Plant and Soil Sciences; PhD, Auburn University, 1997, Forestry.
- Teaching Responsibilities: Urban Forestry
- Research Interests: Tree Ordinances, Tree Protection and Preservation on Construction Sites; Municipal Management of Tree Debris, Economic Impact of Urban Tree Programs.
- Extension Responsibilities: Technology transfer of urban forestry research results and pertinent information to users such as city foresters and horticulturists, urban consultants, extension agents, local tree board members and tree commissions. Development of training programs for tree commissions in the areas of leadership, management, planning and policy.