As the Wetland Program Manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) since 1993, Ted works on a wide variety of wetland issues throughout Nebraska including partnerships, private land restoration programs, public lands management, research, regulations, and outreach.

With expertise in prairie wetlands and waterfowl and water bird ecology, fittingly, Ted’s involvement on PLJV’s Science Advisory Team is often related to wetland ecology and waterfowl biology. By collaborating with PLJV to improve science and GIS data for the region, Ted also supports NGPC’s efforts to better plan and implement bird conservation measures in Nebraska.

Prior to moving to Nebraska, he worked for eight years as a Waterfowl Research Technician for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in wildlife biology from Iowa State University.