Description of Experience

Consultant to many large and small operations throughout the United States and Caribbean Islands. 'Hydroponic author for specialized Hydroponic publications and Horticultural magazines, including Growing Edge, USA. Practical Hydroponics, Australia. Gem Contact South Africa; Future Grow England. Aquaponic Journal and many more. Consultant- past advisor to Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc., Hydroponic Systems Division, Orlando, Florida.

Gordon Creaser at a 6000 sq. ft. float system in the Cayman Islands

HEC, INC.
President
Research and design of proprietary technology for hydroponically grown vegetables and herbs.
Systems design include large scale commercial operation as well as home units designed for
residential uses. Complete design, management, construction of 50,000 square foot system
located in Oviedo, Florida, producing Hydroponic and potted herbs to national
retail chains.

Herbonics, Inc.
Chief Hydroponics Specialist & Vice President
Design, management and construction of 40,000 square foot facility, for the specific purposes of
building the largest Hydroponic herb facility in the United States, with annual sales in excess of
$500,000 with steadily increasing production of Basil, Tarragon, Oregano, Mint, Cilantro,
Marjoram, Thyme, -Arugala and Chives. Major outlets include Publix and X-Tra
supermarkets.

Hoppman Inc.
Director of Research & Development Design
Design, management and construction of two ranges in Homestead Florida, approximately
18,000 square feet, producing Hydroponic lettuce in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees
Fahrenheit. Originally designed and developed as future franchise distribution throughout the
United States. Produced 30,000 head of lettuce per month.

Chief Horticulturist & Aquaponics Consultant
Design, management and construction of two acre hydroponics range funded and specifically
selected by the World Bank through private equity. Responsible for the establishment of training
programs for the towns people for management and operation of the facility and marketing.
Harvested 2,000 heads of lettuce daily.

Ohioponics, Inc.
Director of Horticulture
Design, management and construction often acre hyrdoponic range, utilizing waste heat from a
power plant. This project was the largest hyrdoponic plant in the United States using computers
and sophisticated grow chambers and successfully produced 10,500 head of lettuce per day.

Education

St. John's College
Joint Matriculation Board/University
*City & Guilds Diploma's in Agronomy and Horticulture.

York Technical College
Royal College of Horticulture
*City and Guilds Diploma
Graduated plant practices and England practical application

Askham Bryan College
* Graduated in specialty classes of practical application technology
and observation of greenhouses. Incorporated Dr. Cooper's methods
and practices in cooperation with Dr. Cooper at Glasshouse Research

FOOTNOTE: These projects are only a selection of my total work experience in the Hydroponic field. My experience includes working with such products as tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, cucumbers, herbs and also in the production of vegetables and flowers.