Administrative Staff (State Office)
PAUL COREIL, Vice Chancellor for Extension;
Director, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. Ph.D., LSU.
ROSALIE J. BIVIN, Assistant Vice Chancellor.
Ph.D., LSU.
DAVID G. MORRISON, Assistant Vice Chancellor;
Professor. Ph.D., LSU.
DEBRA T. DAVIS, Division Leader (Environmental
Sciences). Ph.D., LSU.
CLAYTON A. HOLLIER, Division Leader (Plant Science).
Ph.D., LSU.
STEPHEN R. MULLEN, Division Leader (4-H Youth
Development). Ph.D., Ohio State University.
GAIL . CRAMER, Department Head, Agricultural
Economics and Agribusiness. Ph.D., Oregon State University.
SATISH VERMA, Professor; Head (Personnel and
Organizational Development). Ed.D., LSU.
KENNETH N. WEGENHOFT, Division Leader (Animal
Science). Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
LEODREY WILLIAMS, Administrator (1890 Extension
Program--Southern University). Ed.D., LSU.
State Office Staff
MICHELE ABINGTON-COOPER, Extension Agent (Leadership
Development). M.S., Northeast Louisiana University.
JOHN ARCENEAUX, Extension Associate (4-H).
B.S., LSU.
JAMES C. ARCHIE, Associate Specialist (Animal
Science); Manager, Livestock Shows, Southern University. M.S., Southern
University.
RALPH BAGWELL, Associate Specialist (Entomology),
Scott Research Station/Extension and Education Center. Ph.D., University
of Arkansas.
JACK L. BALDWIN, Specialist (Cotton, Grain,
Sorghum, Corn). Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
JOSEPH D. BANKSTON, JR., Specialist (Engineering
and Energy). Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
KRISTY BARLOW, Extension Associate (Family and
Consumer Sciences). B.S., University of Louisiana, Lafayette.
JOHN BARNETT, Associate Specialist (Agronomy).
Ph.D., LSU.
JAMES F. BEATTY, Resident Director, Southeast
Research Station; Specialist (Dairy). Ph.D., LSU.
PATRICIA BECKLEY, Extension Associate (Entomology).
M.S. Texas A&M University.
ANN BERRY, Area Agent (Engineering and Energy);
EEO Coordinator. M.S., LSU; M.B.A., Northeast Louisiana University.
HAROLD S. BIRKETT, Associate Professor (Sugar
Technology). Ph.D., LSU.
CARRIE BOREL, Extension Associate. B.S.,
University of Southwestern Louisiana.
JAMES E. BOUDREAUX, Specialist (Horticulture).
Ph.D., LSU.
JOHN W. BRANCH, JR., Specialist (Irrigation).
M.B.A., California State University; M.S., University of Tennessee.
ROSE BROGGI, Extension Associate (Formosan Termite
Project). B.S., University of Louisiana, Lafayette.
MIKE BURNS, Assistant Specialist (4-H).
M.S., Louisiana Tech University.
REX CAFFEY, Assistant Specialist (Wetlands and
Coastal Resources). Ph.D., LSU.
JAMES M. CANNON, Specialist (Horticulture).
Ph.D., LSU.
BILL CARNEY,Specialist; Coordinator (W. A. Callegari
Environmental Center). Ph.D., LSU.
HOLLIS D. CHAPMAN, Specialist (Animal Science).
Ph.D., Texas A&M University.
STEPHEN CRNKO, Extension Associate (Horticulture).
M.S., University of Arkansas.
DEBRA T. DAVIS, Division Leader (Environmental
Programs). Ph.D., LSU.
RONALD DEL VECCHIO, Associate Specialist (Beef
Cattle). Ph.D., Texas A&M University.
SANFORD B. DOOLEY, Specialist (Community and
Economic Development). Ph.D., Purdue University.
HALLIE DOZIER, Assistant Specialist (Forestry).
Ph.D., University of Florida.
TERRY L. DUMAS, Specialist (Sheep, Goats, and
4-H Beef). Ed.D., LSU.
MICHAEL DUNN,Program Leader and Assistant Specialist
(Forest Economics). Ph.D., Auburn University.
A. JAMES FARR, Associate Specialist (Poultry);
Associate Professor (Poultry Development). Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
MARGARET T. FREY, Watershed EducatorM.S.,
LSU.
GERALD G. GIESLER, Specialist (Farm Management).
Ph.D., LSU.
DANIEL GILL, Associate Specialist (Horticulture).
M.S., LSU.
MARY L. GRODNER, Specialist (Pesticide Safety).
Ph.D., LSU.
ANN ROSE M. GUARINO, Extension Associate (Family
Nutrition Program). M.S., LSU.
KURT GUIDRY, Associate Specialist (Agricultural
Economics). Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
MIKE HALL, Associate Professor (Entomology).
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
DONALD R. HAMMATT, Specialist (4-H). Ed.D.,
LSU.
ABNER HAMMOND, Professor and Extension Specialist
(Entomology). Ph.D., LSU.
LYNN M. HANNAMAN, Specialist (Agricultural Engineering/Energy).
Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.
GARY HAY, Specialist (Dairy Science). Ph.D.,
LSU.
RODNEY D. HENDRICK, Specialist; Project Leader
(Environmental Education). Ph.D., University of California.
CLAYTON A. HOLLIER, Division Leader (Plant Science);
Specialist (Plant Pathology). Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
JERALD HORST, Associate Specialist (Fisheries).
M.S., LSU.
DEBORAH HURLBERT, Extension Associate (4-H).
B.S., LSU.
CHARLES HUTCHISON, Associate Specialist (Dairy
Science and Animal Nutrition). Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
THOMAS HYMEL, Watershed Educator. M.S.,
LSU.
EARL JOHNSON, Specialist (Program and Staff
Development). Ph.D., LSU.
JUANITA JOHNSON, Specialist (4-H Youth Development).
M.S., Northwestern State University.
LAWRENCE E. JOHNSON, Specialist (Agriculture
Economics). Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
STEVE KELLY, Assistant Specialist (Weed Science).
Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
THOMAS J. KOSKE, Specialist and Project Leader
(Horticulture). Ph.D., University of Georgia.
THERESIA K. LAVERGNE, Assistant Specialist (Poultry).
Ph.D., LSU.
BRIAN LeBLANC, Associate Specialist (Watershed
Management). Ph.D., Auburn University.
BENJAMIN L. LEGENDRE, Specialist (Agronomy).
Ph.D., LSU.
REED J. LENCSE, Assistant Specialist (Weed Science).
Ph.D., LSU.
C. GREG LUTZ, Associate Specialist (Aquaculture
and Fisheries). Ph.D., LSU.
DANIEL E. MARTIN, Extension Associate (Engineering
and Energy). M.S., LSU.
LIXIN MAO, Extension Associate (Formosan Termite
Project). Ph.D., LSU.
CHARLES McCOWN, Extension Associate (Entomology).
B.S., LSU.
JOAN M. McCRORY,Specialist (4-H). M.S.,
LSU.
T. BARRENT McKNIGHT, Extension Associate (Entomology).
B.S., LSU.
DONNA E. MONTGOMERY, Specialist (Consumer Foods
and Nutrition). M.S., LSU.
ALAN MORGAN, County Agent. B.S., LSU.
MICHAEL W. MOODY, Specialist (Seafood Technology);
Head, Department of Food Science. Ph.D., LSU.
WALTER C. MORRISON, III, Specialist (Agronomy);
Project Leader. Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
STEPHEN R. MULLEN, Division Leader (4-H Youth
Development). Ph.D., Ohio State University.
RAYE TOUPS NEELY, Extension Associate.
M.S., Southeastern University.
STEVEN S. NICHOLSON, Specialist (Veterinary
Science). D.V.M., Texas A&M University.
CHARLES OVERSTREET, Specialist (Nematology).
Ph.D., LSU.
KAREN B. OVERSTREET, Specialist (Family Resource
Management). Ph.D., Ohio State University.
ALLEN D. OWINGS,Specialist (Horticulture).
Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
G. BOYD PADGETT, Associate Specialist (Plant
Pathology). Ph.D., LSU.
TIMOTHY G. PAGE, Specialist; Manage, Livestock
Shows. Ph.D., LSU.
RUTH M. PATRICK, Specialist (Nutrition/Food
Safety); Chief, Nutrition Education (Pennington Biomedical Research Center).
Ph.D., LSU.
REGINA A. PERRY, Extension Associate (Family
Nutrition Program). M.S., LSU.
CONNIE PHELPS, Extension Associate (4-H). M.S.,
Louisiana Tech University
DALE K. POLLET, Specialist and Project Leader
(Entomology). Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
JOHN PYZNER, Associate Specialist (Horticulture).
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
ELIZABETH S. REAMES, Specialist (Nutrition).
Ph.D., LSU.
DONALD REED, Assistant Specialist (Forestry
and Wildlife). Ph.D., LSU.
CLAUDETTE H. REICHEL,Specialist (Housing).
Ed.D., LSU.
DARRYL C. RESTER, Specialist (Engineering and
Energy). M.S., LSU.
ROBERT RICHARD, Associate Specialist (Program
and Staff Development). Ph.D., LSU.
CURT J. RICHE, Extension Associate (Agronomy).
B.S., LSU.
DENNIS R. RING, Associate Specialist (Entomology).
Ph.D., Texas A&M University.
KENNETH J. ROBERTS, Specialist (Marine Resource
Economics); Professor. Ph.D., Oregon State University.
HELI ROY, Associate Specialist (Family and Consumer
Sciences). Ph.D., LSU.
VERONICA RYAN, Extension Associate (Environmental
Education). B.S., LSU.
JOHN K. SAICHUK, Specialist (Agronomy).
Ph.D., LSU.
RANDY SANDERLIN, Associate Professor (Plant
Pathology). Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
DEARL E. SANDERS, Specialist (Weed Science).
Ph.D., LSU.
FRED S. SANDERS, JR., Associate Specialist (Water
Quality). Ph.D., LSU.
DIANE D. SASSER,Specialist (Family Development).
Ph.D., LSU.
KEVIN SAVOIE, Watershed Educator. M.S.,
McNeese State University.
DAVID SCHELLINGER, Extension Associate (W. A.
Callegari Environmental Center). M.S., LSU.
TERRY SHIRLEY,Specialist (4-H). M.S., LSU.
LYNDA SHOALMIRE, Extension Associate. M.S.,
LSU.
TODD F. SHUPE, Assistant Specialist (Forest
Products). Ph.D., LSU.
PATRICIA SKINNER, Extension Associate (Engineering
and Energy). M.S., LSU.
CATRINEL STANCIU, Extension Associate (Family
and Consumer Sciences). M.S., LSU.
J. CHESTON STEVENS, Associate Specialist (Agronomy).
M.S., LSU.
GARY STOCKTON, Watershed Educator. M.S.,
Louisiana Tech University.
MARGARET STOKER, Watershed Educator. M.S.,
Northwestern State University.
RON STRAHAN, Extension Associate (Agronomy).
M.S., LSU.
SHANE THEUNISSEN, Extension Associate (Agronomy).
B.S., University of Louisiana, Lafayette.
DEBORAH TOOTLE, Assistant Specialist (Community
and Economic Development). Ph.D., University of Georgia.
ROBERT C. TRAWICK, Extension Associate (Horticulture).
M.S., Auburn University.
JEANETTE A. TUCKER, Associate Specialist (Family
Nutrition Program). Ph.D., LSU.
ED K. TWIDWELL, Specialist (Agronomy).
Ph.D., Purdue University.
SATISH VERMA, Unit Head (Personnel and Organizational
Development). Ph.D., LSU.
KENNETH WEGENHOFT, Division Leader (Animal Science).
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
HARRY K. WHITAM, Specialist (Plant Pathology).
Ph.D., LSU.
REBECCA E. WHITE, Extension Associate (Children,
Youth, and Families). M.S., Louisiana Tech University.
MARK A. WILLIAMS, Extension Associate (Animal
Science). B.S., LSU.
SARAH WILLIAMS, Extension Associate (4-H, CharacterCounts).M.Ed.,
Southeastern Louisiana State University.
EVVA Z. WILSON, Specialist (Apparel and Textile
Management). Ph.D., LSU.