He completed his doctorate in economics from the University of Wyoming in 1989, after earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics at Indiana University. Prior to coming to Elon, he taught economics at Colgate University, Franklin & Marshal College and Virginia Commonwealth University. His main area of research and teaching interests is in the field of environmental and resource economics. In addition to numerous courses in the department, he teaches an upper-level core interdisciplinary seminar titled “Sports: Business and Entertainment.” His current research interests include sports economics and statistics education. When not at Elon, he is kept busy with his 6-year old twins.