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Tom Starkey

Tom Starkey. A little background…. Where’s He From??. Highest property taxes in the nation Home to Taylor Pork Roll “Diner Capital of the World" Has more race horses than Kentucky It’s tomatoes are known the world over World leader in blueberry and cranberry production .

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Tom Starkey

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  1. Tom Starkey A little background…..

  2. Where’s He From?? • Highest property taxes in the nation • Home to Taylor Pork Roll • “Diner Capital of the World" • Has more race horses than Kentucky • It’s tomatoes are known the world over • World leader in blueberry and cranberry production

  3. Where’s He From?? • First baseball & first intercollegiate football game • First drive-in movie theater • First brewery in America • George Washington slept here • Miss America Pageant, the game of Monopoly & salt water taffy • Nicknamed – The armpit of the nation

  4. Where Did He Go To School? • Forestry/Conservation • NC State University - B.S. • Plant Pathology • Penn State University - M.S. & Ph.D.

  5. Where Did He Work? • EPA – 2 yrs - Pennsylvania • Research forester • UGA – 6 yrs - Georgia • Assistant Professor – Plant Pathology • BHM – 10 yrs – Haiti • Agricultural Missionary/Development

  6. Where Did He Work? • International Forest Company and Mobley Plant Company • 12 years • Grower, general manager, international project manager, senior company manager • Alabama, Georgia, Mexico and Dominican Republic

  7. What is His Experience? • Growing – Longleaf, loblolly, slash, shortleaf, hardwoods inc. Eucalyptus and non-native pine species • Particular research interest in stand establishment, fertilization and seedling quality, weed and disease controls

  8. What is His Experience? • Business – Budgeting and financial analysis • Computers – Database development & office applications • Leadership Development – communication, interpersonal skills • International Nursery Development and Consulting

  9. How Do I Contact Him? • Tom Starkey • Mail – School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences601 Duncan Dr.Auburn, AL 36849 • Phone – 334-844-8069 • Email – starkte@auburn.edu

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