Panhandle Research and Extension Center
Adminstration, Faculty and Support Staff
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Administration, Faculty and Staff Panhandle Research and Extension Center Director: Dr. Linda Boeckner Dr. Linda Boeckner has been director of the Panhandle Research and Extension Center and Panhandle Extension District since August 2008. Prior to her appointment as director she had been an Extension Nutrition Specialist at the Panhandle Center since 1987. Her Extension programs focused on reducing risk of lifestyle diseases through diet, weight management, and nutrition and fitness for youth. She received her education at the University of Nebraska and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The Doctor of Philosopy degree was awarded in May 1982 from the University of Nebraska. Prior to joining the staff at the Panhandle Center, Linda worked as a registered dietitian in the North Carolina public health service for the Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and taught introductory nutrition, meal management and nutrition through the life cycle courses for the University of Nebraska on a part-time appointment.
E-mail Dr. Boeckner
Faculty:
Dr. Jeff Bradshaw Entomology Specialist 308-632-1369 E-mail Dr. Bradshaw
Support Staff: Patricia Martin Susan Harvey Rick Patrick
PERSONAL PAGE: Biography, Publications, Links
Dr. Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel Entrepreneurship/Business Development Associate Professor & Extension Specialist 308-632-1234 E-mail Dr. Burkhart-Kriesel
Support Staff: Penny Marsh
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Lisa Franzen-Castle Extension Nutrition Specialist 308-632-1256 E-mail Dr. Franzen-Castle
Support Staff: Samantha Rivera Penny Marsh
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Bob Harveson Plant Pathologist 308-632-1239 E-mail Dr. Harveson
Support Staff: Clay Carlson Penny Marsh Kathy Nielsen
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Gary Hergert Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist Faculty Rank 308-632-1372 E-mail Dr. Hergert
Support Staff: Abdul Aqeel Allison Hazen Jim Margheim Patricia Martin Rex Nielsen Gary StonePERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Karla Jenkins Cow-Calf and Range Management Specialist 308-632-1245 E-mail Dr. Jenkins
Support Staff: Jake Hansen Penny Marsh
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Matthew Luebbe Feedlot Nutrition and Management Specialist 308-632-1397 Email Dr. Luebbe
Support Staff: Stephanie Furman Nabor Guzman Penny Marsh
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Drew Lyon Dryland Cropping Systems Specialist 308-632-1266 Email Dr. Lyon
Support Staff: Rob Higgins Patricia Martin
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Alexander Pavlista Crop Physiologist and Potato Specialist 308-632-1240 Email Dr. Pavlista
Support Staff: Les Kampbell Patricia Martin
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Dipak Santra Alternative Crops Breeding Specialist 308-632-1244 Email Dr. Santra
Support Staff: Tammy Harveson Patricia Martin
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Steve Sibray Groundwater Hydrogeologist 308-632-1382 Email Steve Sibray
Support Staff: Penny Marsh
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Carlos Urrea Dry Edible Bean Breeding Specialist 308-632-0556 Email Dr. Urrea
Support Staff: Patricia Martin Alfredo Ortiz, Jr. John Thomas
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dr. Robert Wilson Weed Management Specialist 308-632-1263 Email Dr. Wilson
Support Staff: Sharon Holman Lori Howlett Dennis Morimoto Trish Nielsen
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
Dean Yonts Irrigation Systems Engineer 308-632-1246 Email Dean Yonts
Support Staff: Penny Marsh Dave Reichert
PERSONAL PAGE: Background, Areas of Interest, Publications, etc.
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