Ted has worked as the Wetland Program Manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for 27 years. As Wetland Program Manager, he works on a wide variety of wetland issues throughout Nebraska, including partnerships, private land restoration programs, public lands management, research, regulations, and outreach. Before moving to Nebraska, he worked 8 years as a Waterfowl Research Technician for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Ted received B.S. and M.S. degrees in wildlife biology from Iowa State University. His professional interests are in prairie wetlands and waterfowl/waterbird ecology. He has been on the Sandhills Task Force Board since 1993!