Reg Coler
Department of Entomology
Agricultural Engineering Bldg.
University of Massachusetts
250 Natural Resources Rd.
Amherst, Mass. 01003-9295
TEL: (413) 577-3976
FAX: (413) 545-5858
E-Mail: rcoler@ent.umass.edu
Specialty: School IPM project leader.

Bill Coli
Department of Entomology
Agricultural Engineering Bldg.
University of Massachusetts
250 Natural Resources Rd.
Amherst, Mass. 01003-9295
TEL: (413) 545-1051
FAX: (413) 545-5858
E-Mail: wcoli@umext.umass.edu
Specialty: Team leader for IPM Program.
Profile: A veteran of over 22 years employment with UMass Extension, Bill is the overall coordinator of the Massachusetts Extension Integrated Pest Management Program. In addition to having over 20 years experience in the field of IPM, Bill holds a B.S. degree from Holy Cross College, an M.S. degree in Plant Science from UMass, and is working on completing a Ph.D., also in Plant Science. He is academically affiliated with the Department of Entomology at UMass, Amherst, where he is an adjunct lecturer

Over his career, he has published numerous papers and given many talks on IPM-related research and education, regionally, nationally, and internationally. His major research interests are in the behavioral ecology of arthropod pests and their natural enemies, and in developing effective monitoring devices. His current research program is focused on better understanding the role of, and potentially using, naturally-occurring plant defensive compounds against key apple pests. An additional major interest is in the development of “eco labels”, a means for farmers to be recognized in the marketplace for use of environmentally sustainable farming practices

In addition to his IPM-related work, Bill is co-owner and operator with his wife Norma of a 140 acre diversified farm in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts - Blue Heron Farm. In addition to their main crop of N.O.F.A. Certified Organic maple syrup, the Coli’s raise both Nubian and Alpine Dairy goats and purebred Norwegian Fjord horses, produce hay on 50 acres, and highbush blueberries on about 0.5 acre. In an effort to maximize potential returns to the farm, the Coli’s handle all of the packaging and distribution of their blueberries and maple syrup direct to consumers and local retail outlets. For the last 10 years, they also have offered farm vacation rentals through 3 small housekeeping units located right on the farm.

Since 1995, Craig has been working with the UMass Extension Vegetable Team in developing and implementing an IPM program for winter squash and pumpkin. As State Survey Coordinator, he collaboratse with USDA and state agencies on surveys for potential exotic pest introductions into the State. Survey results are compilied by the National Agricultural Pest Information System(NAPIS). Recently, he have helped to conduct surveys for exotic bark beetles, pear thrips, potato nematodes and purple loosestrife.

Hilary A. Sandler
UMass Cranberry Experiment Station
One State Bog Road
PO Box 569
East Wareham, MA 02538-0569
TEL: 508-295-2212 ext. 21
FAX: 508-295-6387
E-Mail: hsandler@umext.umass.edu
Specialty: Integrated pest management for cranberry systems. 
Profile: Hilary started working for the UMass Cranberry Station in East Wareham, MA in May, 1990. Prior to that, she spent 7 years working in a plant pathology lab for the University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, FL. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA and her Masters Degree in Plant Science from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. Her research interests include weed ecology and pest management in cranberry systems.

As the Cranberry IPM Specialist, Hilary has provided outreach to the Massachusetts cranberry industry in the varied aspects of integrated pest management with a focus on weed management for the past 12 years. She has authored several scientific publications from her research program as well as numerous extension publications, including Best Management Practices guidelines, newsletter articles, fact sheets, trade publications and web articles. She serves as IR-4 liaison between the UMass Cranberry Station, the MA Department of Food and Agriculture and IR-4 Headquarters. When she is not at work, she enjoys reading, working out, doing crossword puzzles and listening to music.

Link to UMass Cranberry Station Web Page: www.umass.ext/umext/programs/agro/cranberries

Mary Szala
Department of Entomology
Agricultural Engineering Bldg.
University of Massachusetts
250 Natural Resources Rd.
Amherst, Mass. 01003-9295
TEL: (413) 545-2230
FAX: (413) 545-5858
E-Mail: szala@umext.umass.edu