He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Geography from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in Geography from Texas A&M University. His research interests include the Historical Geography of the United States, Cultural Landscapes, and Landscapes of the German Diaspora. He is a member of the Ohio Humanities’ Speakers Bureau. The Auglaize County Historical Society was founded in 1963. The Auglaize County Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the history of Auglaize County and its people through exhibits, programs, and publications.