Des Moines, Iowa, United States · Pesticide Bureau Chief · Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. A broad background in entomology, toxicology and pest management, enhanced by industry R&D experience and participation in regulatory policy development and programs at the state and federal level. Work experience includes basic research and product development in an R&D team atmosphere, relay of technical support on pesticide product use and manufacturing, and implementation of new intellectual property patent strategies. Responsibility for supervision and oversight of state pesticide programs focusing on distribution and use of pesticides in a manner to safeguard human health, plants, crops, food, feed, water and other state environmental resources.