Ecologist and botanist based in Arkansas but roaming across the Southeast and Midwest as much as possible, working primarily on conservation of rare species and places. Professionally engaged for 25 years (and counting) with the Arkansas Natural Heritage Program (http://naturalheritage.org/) and (as a consultant) with a variety of state and federal conservation agencies and NGOs. More recently working with the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (https://www.segrasslands.org/). Co-author of Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Arkansas (https://www.uapress.com/product/trees-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of-arkansas/) and Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Arkansas (https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/arkansas-natural-heritage-commission-documents/atlas-of-the-vascular-plants-of-arkansas_2020-download.pdf?sfvrsn=8c231ec9_4).