Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent

Jim has served as an Extension Agent in York County since 1978. His knowledge and experience in horticulture on the Peninsula are shared with citizens through news articles, classes, and educational opportunities, as well as one-on-one. Jim administers an extensive horticultural program with an army of efficient volunteers.

Jim has both a B.S. and M.S. in Horticulture from Virginia Tech. He has been gardening since a young age and continues to enjoy it. Jim lives in Yorktown with his wife and they have two grown children. He enjoys woodworking and photography.

Professional Associations

Advanced Virginia Certified Horticulturist

Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Research & Demonstration

Private Pesticide Applicator

Awards and Honors

2008   Achievement Award Winner for the National Association of Counties for Plant Health Clinics
          Recipient of the Virginia Tech Alumni Award of Excellence in Extension

2007   Wall of Fame, Virginia Association of Agricultural Extension Agents, awarded by peers for high quality educational programs.
          Arbor Day Award, Individual, Williamsburg Federation of Garden Clubs
          State Programming Award, Interdisciplinary Programming, Virginia Cooperative Extension
          District Programming Award, Program Evaluation, Virginia Cooperative Extension
          District Programming Award, Program Marketing, Virginia Cooperative Extension
          Tapped as a Virginia 4-H All Star
          Web, State Winner, Virginia Association of Agricultural Extension Agents

2006   District Programming Award, Interdisciplinary Programming, Virginia Cooperative Extension

2003   Promotion to "Senior Extension Agent", Extension's highest agent level
          Recipient, Achievement Award, 4-H Lawn Mowing Program, National Association of Counties Award

2002   Virginia Volunteer Administrator of the Year

1999   Distinguished Service Award, National Association of Agriculture Agents

1998   Outstanding Volunteer, 4-H Agent Award, Jamestown 4-H Center

1997   Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award, York County Parks and Recreation

1998   Outstanding Achievement Award, Virginia, Epsilon Sigma Phi

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