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Expert in Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Tropical Agriculture, Agribusiness, Field Research Trials, Bioenergy
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has over 20 years experience in tropical agriculture, including plantation establishment and management, pest and disease control, soil management, crop nutrition and physiology, logistics, infrastructure development, and market research. After having worked in the crop protection market as well as in the banana industry, Expert started his own companies and is an independent consultant who has networked with an extremely knowledgeable and competent group of individuals throughout the world.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Jacksonville, Florida;
Tampa, Florida;
Saint Petersburg, Florida;
Orlando, Florida;
Clearwater, Florida;
Gainesville, Florida;
Lakeland, Florida;
Deltona, Florida;
Largo, Florida;
and Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Degree |
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1992
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Ph.D.
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Plant Pathology
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University of Florida
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1984
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M.S.
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Entomology
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University of California, Riverside
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B.S.
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Entomology
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Michigan State University
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2007 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Executive
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Owner/Manager
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Develop abaca fiber production for an exclusive client (paper company) in Costa Rica. Expert formed his own company to promote, provide technical assistance, and coordinate all aspects of production and export of this natural fiber for a specific client.
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2006 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Executive
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Owner/manager
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Manage and operate consulting company based in Costa Rica, and serve an important group of global clients in diverse agricultural and forestry projects.
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1998 to 2006
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Dole Fresh Fruit International
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Agriculture
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Plantation Disease Manager - Latin America
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Managed disease control operations and all associated research for Dole's banana plantations worldwide.
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1992 to 1998
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ISK Biosciences
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Technical
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Global Technical Manager Banana
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Commercial development of agriculture chemistry on all tropical crops in Central America and focus on banana business worldwide.
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1986 to 1988
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U.S. Peace Corp
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Volunteer
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Volunteer, Honduras
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Peace Corps volunteer in rural Honduras, focused on pest control practices for a US AID funded farmer cooperative network.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has 7 publications in refereed scientific journals
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Expert performed a detailed technical and business analysis on Jatropha curcus for the production of biofuel. The project was completed for a global forestry company, and entailed extensive travel throughout Asia and Latin America. The study was completed in less than two months and provided a very sound recommendation for this company not to pursue any further development of this crop.
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Expert completed an analysis of the most suitable country to develop the abaca crop (Musa textilis) for a global paper company. As a result of the study, the paper company requested that Expert form the local production and export company for abaca fiber.
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Expert together with his team of field agronomists has performed over 100 field research trials for crop protection and nutrition companies since 2006, including official registration trials, GLP trials, and efficacy tests.
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Expert provided key analysis for a client in a case involving alleged phytotoxicity of a crop protection product in vegetables in the Dominican Republic.
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Expert is providing consulting services for a global forestry company, including market research and devleopment in Europe and the U.S for the wood biomass/bioenergy market. He also provides Gate Research support for the country selection and new project process, and directly supports forestry operations and logistics throughout tha world, including Indonesia, Ghana, Colombia and other tropical countries.
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Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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He has served as expert in gathering and evaluating pertinent information on a crop phytotoxicity case in the Dominican Republic for a U.S. chemical manufacturer.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
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Expert is free.
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2006 to 2009
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Costa Rica
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Expert has lived and worked in Costa Rica for the last three years
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1992 to 2009
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Latin America
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Expert has worked in the areas of crop protection and plantation crops in all tropical countries of Latin America
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2007 to 2009
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Europe and Asia
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Expert has performed consulting work for clients with projects in Europe and Asia.
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Spanish
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Expert has the fluency of a native Spanish speaker.
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He understands the crop protection business, banana business, pineapple business, and global forestry market extremely well. Additionally, he has a good understanding of nearly all aspects of agricultural production and operations. He also has a keen knowledge of Latin America.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Training/Seminars
Disease control on tropical crops, pest control practices, spraying equipment and methods, experimental design, statistical analysis, numerous technical seminars given on a diverse group of topics and audiences.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Worked with global procurement managers in Dole Foods, and was key decision maker in decisions involving $ 30 million annual purchases. Have secured supply agreements and contracts with key vendors for his companies.
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Other Skills and Services
He is fluent in Spanish, both oral and written, and he has travelled globally.
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