Farm boy from southeastern Alberta. B.Sc. (Agric) from the University of Alberta. M.Sc. (Entomology) from Montana State University. Masters project on the parasitism of wheat stem sawfly. Work experience as a district agriculturist, crop specialist, fertilizer company agrologist and provincial entomologist. Now retired from Alberta Agriculture and consulting through his company, Mayland Consulting. Head keg washer at Stonyslope Brewing Company.