2019. External Program Reviewer. Shippensburg University Department of Geography-Earth Science. 

2008-11. Co-Chair, University Accreditation Self-Study. Western Illinois University

2009-11. Faculty Co-Advisor, Golden Key International Honor Society. Western Illinois University

1998-09. Faculty Advisor, Gamma Theta Upsilon (honor society). Western Illinois University

2003. Chair, Dreamweaver Working Group. Western Illinois University

1998-00. Faculty Advisor, WIU Geography Club. Western Illinois University

1997-98. Advisor, Social Science Degree Program. Northwestern State University

1996-98. Advisor, Club Geo Northwestern State University

1996-97. Advisor, Criminal Justice Degree Program. Northwestern State University

2023. Selection Committee: Provost’s Award for Excellence in University/Community Service, Western Illinois University

2023. Selection Committee: WIU 2024 Distinguished University Professor

2022. Selection Committee: WIU 2023 Distinguished Faculty Lecture

2020. Selection Committee: Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching with Technology, Western Illinois University

2018. Selection Committee: Provost’s Award for Excellence in University/Community Service, Western Illinois University

2018. Social Responsibility Task Force, Western Illinois University

2016-20. GIS Advisory Council, Western Illinois University

2014-18. IT Governance Council Administration Alliance. Western Illinois University

2015-16. IT Governance Council Cloud Services Task Force. Western Illinois University

2014. Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research Faculty Assistant Search Committee. Western Illinois University.

2014. Judge, Undergraduate Research Day. Western Illinois University

2014. Judge, First Annual Graduate Research Conference. Western Illinois University

2013-14. Building Connections Mentor. Western Illinois University

2013. Summer Stipend Committee. Western Illinois University

2012. Selection Committee: Provost’s Award for Excellence in University/Community Service, Western Illinois University

1999-2011. Presenter, Student Development and Orientation: New Student Orientation Program –Academic Issues. Western Illinois University.

2010. Provost’s Award of Excellence in Scholarly, Creative, and Performance Professional Activities Selection Committee. Western Illinois University.

2010. Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs: Faculty Assistant (Renewable Energy Research) Search Committee. Western Illinois University.

2008. Presenter, Summer Orientation and Registration: Academic and Personal Responsibility. Western Illinois University.

2007. Presenter, Summer Orientation and Registration: Pre-Advising Session. Western Illinois University.

2007. Panelist, “Being a Department Chair—Joys, Challenges & Pitfalls.” Western Illinois University Administrative Personnel Orientation.

2007. Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Committee. Western Illinois University. 

2005-07. WebCT Vista Faculty Mentor. Western Illinois University. 

2006. Selection Committee: Provost’s Award of Excellence (all awards), Western Illinois University

2006. Personnel Orientation

2005-06. Fall Orientation–Initial FYE Event Committee. Western Illinois University. 

2005-06. Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration: General Education. Western Illinois University. Session Presenter.

2004-06. Campuswide Software CIT Subcommittee. Western Illinois University. 

2004-06. Training and Development CIT Subcommittee. Western Illinois University

2004-06. “Viewportal” Review CIT Subcommittee, Western Illinois University

2004-06. WebCT Vista Training and Development CIT Subcommittee. Western Illinois University

2003-06. Web Standards CIT Subcommittee. Western Illinois University.

2005. Summer Academic Orientation Task Force. Western Illinois University.

2005. Student Development and Orientation New Student Orientation Program–General Education. Western Illinois University. Presenter.

2005. Panelist, “Being a Department Chair—Joys, Challenges & Pitfalls.” Western Illinois University Administrative Personnel Orientation.

2004-05. Web Standards Writing Group. Western Illinois University.

2004. WIU Strategic Plan Technology Implementation Team. Western Illinois University.

2003-04. University Advisory Council for Computing and Information Technology. Western Illinois University.

2003. WebCT Working Group. Western Illinois University. 

2002-03. University Technology Advisory Committee. Western Illinois University. 

2000-02. Faculty Development, Geography Department Liaison. Western Illinois University. 

2001. Technology Transfer Director Search Committee. Western Illinois University.

1999-02. University Professionals of Illinois. Geography Department Representative. Western Illinois University.

1999-02. Council on Student Welfare. Western Illinois University.

1998. Oversight Committee for Self-Assessed Student Fees. Northwestern State University. 

1998. Heritage Resources Degree Development Committee. Northwestern State University.

1997-98. Presidential Task Force for Litter Reduction and Recycling. Northwestern State University.

1997-98. Academic Computer Technology Infrastructure Committee. Northwestern State University.

1997. Information Technology Advisory Council Membership Committee. Northwestern State University.

1997. “Make-A-Difference Day” Committee. Northwestern State University.

1997. Argus. Judged fiction section of university literary magazine. Northwestern State University.

1996. Oversight Committee, “Cable in the Classroom.” Northwestern State University.

1996. “Senior Day.” Presenter. Northwestern State University. 

2016-17. Vice-Chair, College Personnel Committee. Western Illinois University

1997-98. Chair, Technology Committee. Northwestern State University, College of Liberal Arts

2023-Pr. Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2021. CAS Outstanding Faculty Awards Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2012. CAS Faculty Awards Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2005-Pr. Advisory Board, Institute for Environmental Studies, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2006-11. Dean’s Technology Advisory Council, College of Arts and Sciences, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2006-11. College of Arts and Sciences Technology Plan Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2009-10. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Search Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2009-10. College Personnel Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2009-10. College of Arts and Sciences Instructional Technology Systems Manager—Web Design/Programmer Search Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2008-10. Liberal Arts and Sciences Advisory Council, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2008. Natural Science Academic Advisor Search Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2007-08. College of Arts and Sciences Instructional Technology Systems Manager Search Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2006-07. Institute for Environmental Studies Director Search Committee, Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2005-07. College-wide Criteria Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2005-07. Liberal Arts and Sciences MA (LASMA) Committee, Western Illinois University

2002-07. Chairs Council, College of Arts and Sciences. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences.

2006. College of Arts and Sciences Awards Selection Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2005-06. College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Mentor Grant Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2005. Department Evaluation Criteria Review Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2004. Institute for Environmental Studies Director Search Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2004. Natural Science Academic Advisor Search Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2004. Web Page Designer: WIU Department of History Web Site. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2002-03. Web Page Designer: WIU Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center Web Site. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2001-03. Technology in Education Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2002. Faculty Consultant. Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2001-02. Advisory Panel: Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2000-01. Technology Vision Working Group. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

1999-00. Academic and Student Affairs Committee. Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

1999. Social Scientists’ and Humanists’ Views on Technology’s Impact General Education Workshop (Panelist). Western Illinois University, College of Arts & Sciences

2016-17. Chair, Department Personnel Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2014-15. Chair, Academic Master Plan Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2012. Chair, Department Chairperson Review Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2008-10. Chair, Department Personnel Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2008-09. Chair, Search Committee (Physical Geography/GIS), Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2007-08. Chair, Search Committee (Physical Geography/GIS), Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2001. Chair, World Regional Geography Advanced Placement Examination Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2000. Chair, Search Committee (GIS). Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2000. Chair, Search Committee (Rural and Regional Planning), Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

1999-02. Chair, Graduate Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

1998-02. Chair, Robert Fryzek Outstanding Graduate Student Selection Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

1997-98. Chair, Computer Technology Committee, Northwestern State University, Department of Social Sciences

2003-Pr. Academic Master Plan Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2001-Pr. GIS Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2000-Pr. Curriculum Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

1998-Pr. Graduate Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2014-17. Department Personnel Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2014-15. Public Relations Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2013-15. Scholarship & Awards Committee,  Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2011-12. Urban and Regional Planning Search Committee,  Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2008-11. Department Program Assessment Committee,  Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

1998-10. Worldwide Web Designer & Administrator. WIU Department of Geography Web Site

2003. GIS Technician Search Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2001-03. Departmental Technology Representative, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2002. Public Relations Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

2001-02. Awards Committee, Western Illinois University, Department of Geography

1996-98. Worldwide Web Designer & Coordinator, Northwestern State University, Department of Social Sciences

1996-98. Curriculum Review Committee, Northwestern State University, Department of Social Sciences

1995-98. Coordinator, Geography Program, Northwestern State University, Department of Social Sciences

2023. Session Chair, ‘Food Proximity and Teaching GIS - One Session to Rule Them All’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Springfield, IL.

2023. Session Chair, ‘Not to Be Forgotten: Spatial Analysis in Metro St. Louis.’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Springfield, IL 

2019. Session Chair, ‘Teaching Topics’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Dubuque, IA

2019. Session Chair, ‘Cartography and GIS’ – Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers, Washington, DC

2017. Session Chair, ‘Geographic Techniques’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL

2015. Session Chair, ‘Geographic Education’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Bloomington, IL

2014. Session Chair, ‘Expansion and Development’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Metropolis, IL

2014. Session Chair, ‘Geographical Potpourri’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Metropolis, IL

2013. Session Chair, ‘Illinois’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Peoria, IL

2013. Session Chair, ‘Illinois Too’ Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Peoria, IL

2012. Session Chair, ‘Geographic Techniques’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Grayslake, IL

2011. Conference Organizer, – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Macomb, IL. April 28-30

2009. Session Chair, ‘Historical Cartography’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Chicago, IL

2005. Session Chair, ‘Branding the City’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, Rock Island, IL

2004. Session Chair, ‘Issues in Poverty’ – Annual Meeting of the Illinois Geographical Society, River Grove, IL

1997. Session Chair, ‘Eclectic Geography’ – Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Fort Worth, TX

1996. Session Chair, ‘Air Transportation and Urban Function Regions: Hinterlands, Hierarchies, and Growth’ – Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Charlotte, NC

2023-Pr. U.S. National Committee for the International Cartographic Association.

2003-2021, 2023-Pr. Executive Council, Illinois Geographical Society

2017-19. President, Illinois Geographical Society

2015-17. Vice-President, Illinois Geographical Society

2007-08. President, Illinois Geographical Society 

2006-07. Vice-President, Illinois Geographical Society

2003-06. Secretary, Illinois Geographical Society

1997-99. Secretary/Treasurer, Transportation Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers

2000-02. Executive Board, Transportation Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers

1998-02. Judge, Transportation Geography Specialty Group Ph.D. Dissertation and Master’s Thesis Competition

2013-Pr. Moderator, Macomb Rotary Scholastic Bowl Tournament, Macomb, IL: January 12, 2013; January 11, 2014; January 10, 2015; January 9, 2016; January 7, 2017; January 6, 2018; January 5, 2019; January 8, 2022

2016-17, 2022-23. Moderator, IHSA Scholastic Bowl State Finals, March 18, 2016; March 17, 2017, Marc 17, 2022, March 18, 2023.

2005-2021. Macomb Centennial Morning Rotary Club, Member

2014-19. Moderator, Illinois State Geographic Bee Final & Championship Rounds: April 4, 2014; March 27, 2015; April 1, 2016; March 31, 2017; April 6, 2018; March 29, 2019

2019. Moderator, Illinois State Geographic Bee Preliminary Round, March 29, 2019

2014-19. Moderator, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Sectional Tournament: February 22, 2014; February 21, 2015; February 18, 2017; February 16, 2019

2013-23. Moderator, IHSA Scholastic Bowl Sectional Tournament, Macomb, IL: March 9, 2013; March 15, 2014; March 12, 2016; March 11, 2017; March 10, 2018; March 9, 2019, March 11, 2023.

2013-19. Moderator, IHSA Scholastic Bowl Regional Tournament, Macomb, IL: March 4, 2013; March 10, 2014; March 9, 2015; March 7, 2016; March 6, 2017; March 5, 2018; March 4, 2019

2010-18. Judge, Illinois State Geographic Bee

2015-17. Moderator, West Central Conference Scholastic Bowl Tournament: February 5, 2015; February 6, 2016; February 2, 2017

2011-15. Board of Education, Macomb Community Unit District 185

2014. Volunteer Baseball Coach, Macomb Little League. Macomb, IL

2008-13. Board of Directors, Macomb Centennial Morning Rotary Club

2012. Volunteer Baseball Coach. Macomb Little League. Macomb, IL.

2010-11. Board of Directors, McDonough County Habitat for Humanity

2008-09. Volunteer Baseball Coach, Macomb Little League. Macomb, IL

2002-07. McDonough County GIS Committee

2005. Merit Badge Counselor, Medicine Lodge District, Boy Scouts of America

2005. Macomb Community Charrette Steering Committee 

1996-98. Judge, Louisiana Social Sciences Fair, Region IV

1996. Scholastic Achievement Judge, Caldwell Parish Junior Miss Scholarship Program