Teaching Experience

• Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 1982 - present
• Professor, 2006 - present
• Associate Professor, 1995 - 2006
• Assistant Professor, 1989 - 1994
• Instructor, 1984 - 1988
• Graduate Assistant, 1982 - 1984

Academic Administrative & Related Higher Education Experience

• Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
• Program Director, Online M.S. in Nutrition, 2018 – present
• Interim Department Chair, Family & Consumer Sciences, Academic Year 2015 – 2016
• Department Chair, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fall 2007 – Summer 2011
• Interim Department Chair, Family & Consumer Sciences, Spring 2007 – Summer 2007
• Director, Dietetic Internship, 1995 – 2008
• Program Director, Restaurant & Institutional Food Management, 1984 – 1989

Practitioner Experience

• Physicians Link Homecare – Silsbee, TX – Home Health Dietitian, 2006 – 2011
• DiscoveResearch, Inc. – Beaumont, TX – Consultant Dietitian, 2000 – 2008
• Hardin County WIC Clinic – Kountze, TX – Consultant Dietitian, 2000 – 2007
• TIRR Rehabilitation Centers – Beaumont, TX – Nutrition Educator, 1990 – 1995