Graduate Cornell Vet. Externed @ 12+ Zoos in North/Central America & Europe/Israel. Owner/Head of Exotics @ Animal House of Chicago Complete Veterinary Care. Taught lectures/labs: exotic pet topics: local/state/national & international levels. On Exec Brd of ARAV {Past-President} & Co-Chair of Conservation/Research Co. Active Chicago Herpetologic Soc. Active Assoc of Avian Vets:Past-President. Past-President Assoc of Exotic Small Mammals Vets. Past-President of the Chicago Vet Med Assoc & was Chairperson of AVMA Membership Services Co.