SELECTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: Secretariat of Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR), Inc. 2003-present University Faculty Senate (2006-2009) University of Tennessee representative to the CPBR. NSF, USDA proposal reviewer Review Editor, In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Plant Peer Reviewer of many journals Service for the American Society for Horticultural Sciences: Biotechnology Working Group, -- Secretary, 1998-2000 -- Chair-elect, 2000-2002 -- Chair, 2003-2004 International Horticulture Advisory Council-- Member, 1997 -1999 -- Re-nominated for term, 2000- 2003 Outstanding Graduate Educator Award Committee -- Member, 1997-1999 Outstanding International Horticulturist Award Committee - Member, 1997 - 2000 -- Chair, 2000-2003 Nursery Industry Educator Award Committee -- Member, 1997-1999 Chinese Horticulture Working Group (now Oriental Horticulture) Original Organizer Chairman, 1997, 1998