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Dr. William F. Brown Dean, UT AgResearch The University of Tennessee 103 Morgan Hall Knoxville, TN 37996-4506 Phone: (865) 974-7121 Fax: (865) 974-6479 E-mail: wfbrown@tennessee.edu
Major Responsibilities Dr. Brown is responsible for the research programs of some 130 agricultural and natural resource faculty in seven academic departments. In addition, he oversees the management of our ten research facilities in strategic locations across the state. He represents UT AgResearch in the Institute of Agriculture, and coordinates with our partner entities -- the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, UT Extension, and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Education Ph.D., Animal Science, University of Nebraska, 1983 M.S., Animal Science, University of Tennessee, 1979 B.S., Animal Science, University of Florida, 1977 Summary of Experience Dr. Brown has served as Assistant Dean and Assistant Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, along with Program Director of the Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture Research Program and Co-Director of the Center for Tropical Agriculture at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. A professor of animal science, Dr. Brown has published widely in both the scientific and trade literature and has served in editorial and review capacities for a number of scholarly publications, including the Journal of Animal Science and the Journal of Production Agriculture. Memberships American Society of Animal Science American Forage and Grassland Council
Dr. Thomas H. Klindt Associate Dean, UT AgResearch The University of Tennessee 103 Morgan Hall Knoxville, TN 37996-4506 Phone: (865) 974-7121 Fax: (865) 974-6479 E-mail: tklindt@tennessee.edu
Major Responsibilities Dr. Klindt provides leadership and guidance to ensure that UT AgResearch is focused on high-priority issues that significantly impact Tennessee's agricultural economy. He develops and monitors the UT AgResearch budget, and coordinates extramural research support activities. Education Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky, 1971 M.S., Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, 1969 B.S., Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, 1967 Summary of Experience After receiving his Ph.D., Dr. Klindt taught agricultural economics at Louisiana State University for three years. He joined the UT Experiment Station in 1974 as an assistant professor of agricultural economics, becoming a full professor in 1981. After serving as Associate Dean of the UTK Graduate School, he was appointed Assistant Dean of the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station in 1986, Associate Dean in 1990, and Interim Dean in 2004. Memberships American Agricultural Economics Association Southern Agricultural Economics Association Alpha Zeta Gamma Sigma Delta Phi Kappa Phi
Dr. John B. Wilkerson Acting Assistant Dean, UT AgResearch The University of Tennessee 103 Morgan Hall Knoxville, TN 37996-4506 Phone: (865) 974-7105 Fax: (865) 974-6479 E-mail: wilkerj@tennessee.edu
Major Responsibilities Dr. Wilkerson manages research programs at the ten statewide Research and Education Centers, and coordinates development of field days and technology transfer events. He also promotes AgResearch relationships with commodity groups, agencies, and professional groups. Education Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1990 M.S., Agricultural Mechanization, University of Tennessee, 1983 B.S., Agricultural Mechanization, University of Tennessee, 1980 Memberships American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers University of Tennessee Research Corporation faculty advisor board