I am an assistant professor at the University of Vermont in the Department of Community Development & Applied Economics. My research and teaching focus on community entrepreneurship, regional development, and revitalization efforts that strengthen local economies and foster sustainable growth.

Interests

  • Community Entrepreneurship
  • Revitalization & Placemaking
  • Rural Development
  • Data Science & Visualization
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Regional Science & Policy

Education

  • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Management, 2021

    Ohio State University

  • M.A. in Geography & Urban Studies, 2016

    Temple University

  • B.S. in Geography, 2014

    Brigham Young University

Areas of Research

Agricultural Economics

Community Entrepreneurship

Data Science and Visualization

Local Economic Vitality

Regional Science and Policy

Physical Environment

Peer-Reviewed Research

2024 Information Economics and Policy

Do Gigabits Mean Business? “Ultra-Fast” broadband availability's effect on business births

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2023 Local Development & Society

The Role of Community Capital in Rural Renewal

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2022 Growth and Change

What Side of Town? How Proximity to Critical Survival Factors Affects Rural Business Longevity

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2022 Regional Science Policy & Practice

Has COVID-19 Made Rural Areas More Attractive Places to Live? Survey Evidence From Northwest Missouri

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Other Talks & Presentations

My other presentations include any sort of talk I give outside of the typical research conference setting. These include outreach talks, guest lectures, workshops, and webinars.

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Recent Posts

Last updated on Aug 10, 2023 3 min read
Recent Changes to U.S. Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas

Recent Changes to U.S. Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas

Last updated on Jun 3, 2023 2 min read
Distressed Communities in Oklahoma

Distressed Communities in Oklahoma

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Outreach Publications

Small Town Main Street

Outreach publications include reports and fact sheets that provide research-based information on a wide variety of topics.

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