PhD-University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Academic appointments at Michigan Stat University and Texas A&M University. Raised in family meat business. Focus on ingredient and product technology of processed meat products to improve safety and quality. Troubleshoot processed meat systems. Consulted with companies/industries/associations/governments in U.S., Canada, South Korea, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Germany, Spain, Kuwait and Afghanistan to provide technical assistance and/or training, focused on processed meat and poultry products, food, quality, safety, regulatory requirements and/or product innovation.