SummaryHaving served as a retired Naval Officer and state game warden, I currently reside in Austin, where my deep passion lies in educating others about the wonders of wildlife and natural landscapes. I frequently engage with various nature groups both within the state and across the nation. My presentation style is characterized by a relaxed demeanor, high levels of interaction, and a knack for storytelling.
Feel free to get in touch if you're aware of any groups seeking an engaging speaker on these subjects. |
Current Speaking TopicsCONSERVATION LAWS AND ETHICS / RESOLVING MORAL AMBIGUITY
Presented at the Texas Master Naturalist Program, 2008-2023 Optimal time is 2.5 hours with questions and answers SCREECH OWLS, BOXES, AND CAMERAS Last presented at the Friends of Fredericksburg NatureFest in 2024 Optimal time is 2 hours with questions and answers OPERATION GAME THIEF: TEXAS’ CONSERVATION CRIMESTOPPERS PROGRAM Presented at the Texas Master Naturalist Program, 2019-2023 Optimal time is 1 hour with questions and answers INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING, PANDEMICS, AND TERRORISM FUNDING Presented at the Texas Master Naturalist Program, 2021-2023 Optimal time is 1 hour with questions and answers; taught in person only ANRDAGOGY: HOW ADULTS LEARN & HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DELIVER TO THEM First presented at the National Conservation Training Center in 2023 Optimal time is 1 hour with questions and answers DISCUSSING CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS New material for 2024 Optimal time is 1 hour with questions and answers; taught in person only ECOLOGICAL GRIEF: IS IT REAL AND WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN New material for 2024 Optimal time is 1 hour with questions and answers; taught in person only TECHNICAL VERSUS ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES Last presented at Natl Assoc of Conservation Law Enforcement Academy, 2023 Optimal time is 1 hour with questions and answers SOCIAL MEDIA IN CONSERVATION LAW ENFORCEMENT Presented at Natl Assoc of Conservation Law Enforcement Academy, 2015-Present Optimal time is 2 hours with questions and answers INVASIVE FERAL HOGS AND WHAT WE CAN DO Last presented at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute @ University of Texas, 2023 Optimal time is 1 hour with questions and answers |