Prior to becoming a faculty member at UGA, he served in various managerial positions in several multinational companies the world over. His managerial experiences and expertise range from farm management, quality assurance, production, marketing to teaching, research and extension. His experience in agricultural and marketing consulting covers Africa, Asia, Europe, North, Central and South America and extends to the Caribbean basin. He has a split appointment, 85% Extension and 15% teaching and specialized in fruits, vegetables and pecans.