University of Florida
Department of Entomology and Nematology Staff

updated January 2012

  Email and Phone Position
Bean, Tom flgolfer@ufl.edu
352-273-3944
Biological Scientist - assists with research on nematodes in turfgrass and ornamentals
Burnett, Glinda gburnett@ufl.edu
352-273-3904
Program Assistant - supervises activities of Department administrative office and provides support for extension programs, publications and workshops
Buss, Lyle ljbuss@ufl.edu
352-273-3933
Senior Biological Scientist - manages Insect Identification and Photography Labs
Gales, Pamela pegales@ufl.edu
352-273-3907
Fiscal Assistant - supports payables in Department business office
Gomez, Maria gomezme@ufl.edu
352-273-3908
Fiscal Assistant - supports travel and payables in Department business office
Hall, Debbie dahall@ufl.edu
352-273-3912
Program Assistant - student registration and admission, maintains all student files
Hernandez, Oscar hernande@ufl.edu
352-273-3942
Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in biochemical interactions and reproductive physiology, and with termites and IPM
Hill, Stephanie larricksk@ufl.edu
352-273-3969
Senior Teaching Laboratory Assistant - teaches biology for education majors with emphasis on insects
Hostettler, Nick nhr@ufl.edu
352-273-3948
Senior Teaching Laboratory Specialist - responsible for various functions supporting the teaching program, including supplies, vehicles, equipment, and Macintosh computers
Howell, Pam pjhowell@ufl.edu
352-273-3903
Senior Word Processor Operator - supports secretarial and word processing functions of administrative office
Lasley, Steve sel@ufl.edu
352-273-3900
Senior Systems Programmer - provides computer support services for Department; supervises computer laboratory
Lietze, Verena vlietze@ufl.edu
352-273-3958
Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in development of invertebrate pathogens
Maruniak, Ale alemar@ufl.edu
352-273-3965
Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in insect virology
Mattson, Virni virni@ufl.edu
352-273-3892
Grants Specialist - assists faculty with grant proposal preparation
Medley, Jane medley@ufl.edu
352-273-3910
Senior Art and Graphics Specialist - develops art and graphics materials for extension publications and other extension activities; supervises Department's art and graphics facility
Milne, Kathy krmilne@ufl.edu
352-273-3978
Biological Scientist - provides support for research in insect toxicology and urban entomology
Mitola, Mark mitola@ufl.edu
352-392-2326
Lab technician - provides support for research in urban entomology
Mollet, Judy jmollet@epi.ufl.edu
352-294-5187
Lab Manager - provides support for research in insect toxicology in the Emerging Pathogens Institute
Pedersen, Linda lpeders@ufl.edu
352-273-3909
Accountant - provides accounting services for Department
Ruppert, Paul basicent@ufl.edu
352-273-3980
Biological Scientist - assists with research related to turf and ornamentals
Sanders, Nancy nsanders@ufl.edu
352-273-3901
Senior Word Processor Operator - receptionist, supports secretarial and word processing functions of administrative office
Skelley, Lucy lhsk@ufl.edu
352-273-3931
Biological Scientist - assists with research on mole cricket biocontrol, and biological control for management of insect pests
Turner, Jay Cee otlander@ufl.edu
352-273-3944
Biological Scientist - assists with research in vegetable insects and nematology
Weibelzahl, Elke elke@ufl.edu
352-273-3925
Biological Scientist - assists with research in integrated pest management for small fruits and vegetables
Wood, Lois lawood@ufl.edu
352-273-3981
Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in urban and medical/veterinary entomology
Wu, Ke kewu@ufl.edu
352-273-3982
Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research on citrus pests
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