University of Florida
Department of Entomology and Nematology Staff

last updated January 2008

  Email Position
Burnett, Glinda gburnett@ufl.edu Program Assistant - provides support for extension programs, publications and workshops
Buss, Lyle ljbuss@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - manages Insect Identification and Photography Labs
Chamblee, James chamblee@ufl.edu Management of all maintenance in Entomology and Nematology building
Frederick, John capf@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with research in nematode ecology
Gillmore, Judy jlgi@ufl.edu Senior Laboratory Technician - assists with research in biological control of weeds
Gomez, Maria gomezme@ufl.edu Fiscal Assistant - supports travel and payables in Department business office
Hall, Debbie dahall@ufl.edu Program Assistant - student registration and admission, maintains all student files
Hernandez, Oscar hernande@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in biochemical interactions and reproductive physiology
Hostettler, Nick nhr@ufl.edu Senior Teaching Laboratory Specialist - responsible for various functions supporting the teaching program, including supplies, vehicles, equipment, and Macintosh computers
Howell, Pam pjhowell@ufl.edu Senior Word Processor Operator - supports word processing functions of administrative office
Jeyaprakash, Jay margrete@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in insect molecular biology
Johnson, Hope hopej@ufl.edu Senior Art and Publications Specialist - provides support for teaching and research, art and graphics production, multimedia presentations, web pages
King, Diana   Fiscal Assistant
Lasley, Steve sel@ufl.edu Senior Systems Programmer - provides computer support services for Department; supervises computer laboratory
Lietze, Verena vlietze@ufl.edu  
Marshall, Gil gsm@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with urban entomology research
Maruniak, Ale alemar@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in insect virology
McTiernan, Raquel rmct@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with research on molecular biology of honey bees
Medley, Jane medley@ufl.edu Senior Art and Graphics Specialist - develops art and graphics materials for extension publications and other extension activities; supervises Department's art and graphics facility
Mendes, Maria mlmendes@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in biology and control of nematodes
Milne, Kathy krmilne@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - provides support for research in insect toxicology
Nguyen, Khuong kbn@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in nematology
Nguyen, Sam snng@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with research in insect toxicology
Pederson, Linda lpeders@ufl.edu Accountant
Ruppert, Paul basicent@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with research related to turf and ornamentals
Sanders, Nancy nsanders@ufl.edu Senior Word Processor Operator - receptionist, supports word processing functions of administrative office
Song, Cheol csong1@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist
Skelley, Lucy lhsk@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with research on mole cricket biocontrol
Turner, Jay Cee otlander@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with research in vegetable insects
Weibelzahl, Elke elke@ufl.edu Biological Scientist - assists with research in integrated pest management for small fruits and vegetables
Wilcox, Reggie n/a Senior Agricultural Assistant - coordinates and maintains greenhouses for plant and natural enemy rearing
Wood, Lois lawo@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in urban and medical/veterinary entomology
Woods, Frank fewoods@ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - coordinates nematode diagnostics
Zhou, Xuguo (Joe) joezhou@ifas.ufl.edu Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in insect toxicology and physiology
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