• 2008 Distinguished Dietitian of the Year
• ADA National Media Spokesperson
• 29 years experience as a teacher, educator and media representative
• Dietitian for the Houston Texans NFL Franchise
• Director of Sports Nutrition, Texas Children’s Hospital
• Author of several peer-reviewed papers and book chapters                      

• 27 years as strength and conditioning coach in the National Football League
• Integral part of three Super Bowl Championships and four NFC Championships
• 5 years as strength coach at Penn State and 4 years at the United State Military Academy at West Point
• Author of four books on strength training

 Education:
Undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Keene State College
Masters Degree in Physical Education from Indiana University
Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine