معرفی
Professor and Undergraduate Studies Director in Political Science at University of Tennessee. PhD from University of Kansas specializing in interest group politics. Research examines lobbying dynamics at federal/state levels, organizational ecology of advocacy groups, and LGBTQ+ political organizations. Authored 'Total Lobbying' and 'Interest Groups in American Politics', with recent work analyzing corporate political activities.
Research investigates how organized interests navigate policymaking environments, with emphasis on state/local contexts. Current projects include studies of corporate leader political engagement and transgender interest group development.
- 2014 UT Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award
- 2011 Pi Sigma Alpha Professor of the Year
- 2005 National Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award
Advises PhD students researching interest group influence and political behavior. Served as faculty advisor for Pi Sigma Alpha and Model UN.
