University of Florida
Department of Entomology and Nematology Staff

updated August 2009

  Email and Phone Position
Baldwin, Rebecca baldwinr@ufl.edu
352-273-3974
Senior Laboratory Teaching Specialist - teaches undergraduate courses and co-directs the Florida School IPM program
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
Chamblee, James chamblee@ufl.edu
352-273-3947
Maintenance Mechanic - management of all maintenance in the Entomology and Nematology building
Frederick, John capf@ufl.edu
352-273-3946
Biological Scientist - assists with research in nematode ecology
Gales, Pamela pegales@ufl.edu
352-273-3907
Fiscal Assistant - supports payables in Department business office
Gillmore, Judy jlgi@ufl.edu
352-273-3928
Senior Laboratory Technician - assists with research in biological control of weeds
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
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 word processing functions of administrative office
Jeyaprakash, Jay margret@ufl.edu
352-273-3982
Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in insect molecular biology
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
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
Mendes, Maria mlmendes@ufl.edu
352-273-3945
Senior Biological Scientist - assists with research in biology and control of nematodes
Milne, Kathy krmilne@ufl.edu
352-273-3978
Biological Scientist - provides support for research in insect toxicology and urban entomology
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 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 elkew@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
Woods, Frank fewoods@ufl.edu 352-392-1994 Senior Biological Scientist - coordinates nematode diagnostics
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