Dr. Brown’s Curriculum Vitae
Dr.
Jeffrey K. Brown Ph.D., R.P.E., B.C.E.
State
Entomologist for Mississippi
President
and Founder American Academy of Entomological Sciences
Dr.
Brown received his B.S. in Vertebrate Zoology with a minor in Wildlife Disease
and Zoo Medicine and Ph.D. in Medical Entomology from the University of
California, Davis and his M.B.A. from Central Michigan University. He had a
brief career as a Captain in the United States Air Force as a consultant to
combat forces worldwide. He was awarded a tri-service commendation medal from
the Department of Defense for his work on creating Disease Vector Ecology
Profiles (DVEP’s) that the armed forces carried during the aborted attempt to
rescue the American hostages in Iran. The DVEP’s were hailed by the Department
of Defense as “having a major impact on the health of military personnel
worldwide due to diseases of public health importance.”
Dr.
Brown spent three years as executive Director of the American Sanitation
Institute where he directed a 30 person work force of sanitarians that addressed
public health issues, problems and solutions to bring food manufacturers into
compliance in the food processing industry. He trained his workforce in
conducting simulated FDA and Public Health inspections to prevent food
manufactures, food service and food warehousing companies from being cited by
regulatory agencies.
Dr.
Brown has completed over 1,000 consults; and developed the only in house insect
and rodent clean out system allowed by the FDA in Atlanta, Georgia and defended
a $350 million company which has been seized by Federal Marshals. He got them
back in business by creating a defense booklet and presented it to the FDA and
USDA and to this date has never lost a consult for non-compliance by a client.
Dr. Brown is a sought after speaker for many associations and was a speaker for
the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). He has addressed audiences
in England, Germany, Dubai, Egypt, Sweden, China, and Taiwan.
He
moved to Wisconsin where he was the Director of Technical Development for S. C.
Johnson Wax and spent 10 years with this multi-billion dollar a year global
marketer of consumer and commercial products and was a seasoned visionary for
ideation sessions, strategic planning, marketing, team building, business and
technology assessment. Dr. Brown received many awards for innovation and product
development. Dr. Brown was one of the individuals that created the Food
Sanitation System and Manual for the Wal-Mart retail food business and would
periodically revise and consult to Wal-Mart and other retail food companies.
Dr. Brown and his team developed and launched the Vector Electronic Fly Trap that spawned a new market segment for Johnson Wax and other various non contaminating insect light trap technologies in the pest management industry that soon followed our lead. Our cooperative research with major universities on the dangers of insect electrocution devices convinced the US Government to ban these devices around people and food contact areas due to the harmful airborne insect particles, airborne metal particles and airborne bacteria created by the exploding of insects into the air by the insect electrocution devices.
The
Vector Electronic Fly Trap was the only trap of its kind to be allowed in food
service, manufacturing and food contact areas. Since the launch of the Vector in
1988, the competition launched “knock off” traps but could not compete
against the Vector.
Dr.
Brown is currently Bureau Director and State Medical Entomologist for the State
of Mississippi.
Summary
of Experience
Over
eighteen (18) years of diversified experience within the commercial, consumer
and service industries. Extensive background in recognition, analysis,
development and commercialization of new products and services for emerging
markets involving complex integration of technical/business issues. A seasoned
visionary for ideation sessions, strategic planning, marketing, team building,
business, creative problem solving and technology assessment in entomology.
2009-Present
Mississippi State Department of Health Jackson, Mississippi
Appointed
Bureau Director for Environmental Health and State Medical Entomologist.
Support
125 field Environmentalists in their duties to protect the health of the people
of the State of Mississippi. Perform all duties to support the department for
problems with arthropods of medical importance that could be deemed detrimental
to the health of the public of the State of Mississippi. Work with FDA, EPA,
USDA, Mosquito Control Personnel, 49 other state Public Health Departments,
hospitality industry, Public Housing, etc. In the process of creating the policy
for bed bug complaints for the Department of Public Health and creating a
“Standard of Care” for the hospitality industry for bed bug control.
2009-Present
Director General American Academy of Entomological Sciences A private contract
research academy that uses the talents of collaborators for contract insect
field and laboratory research. We have clients is 10 states, Europe and the
Middle East.
2004
to 2009 Nacon Technologies. Niceville, Florida
A closely held angel funded stock company dedicated to create, design and launch
the next generation of Electronic Flying Insect Trap using the patented Tri
Phased Array Technologies.
Successfully
using contract personnel designed, tested and set up manufacturing in China.
Within 3 trips to China, all molds, pre and production models were completed
including electronics, packaging, safety certification, EPA Establishment, third
party logistics, laboratory testing with universities and field testing with
major corporations and launched next generation electronic flying insect trap.
Would like to work on next generation trap using plasma screen, unit with
LED’s and cold cathode tubes. Next product concept is mosquito trap for
consumer market. This time I would manufacturer in the US.
1996
to 2004 Future Scope. Niceville, Florida A
privately owned consulting company working with companies to assist in creating
new products, problem solving, technology assessment and team building, public
health issues, legal issues in entomology.
Worked with Woodstream Corporation to design and launch electronic consumer flying insect control trap. Presented concept and final version to Wal-Mart for Woodstream.
Succeeded
in redirecting Personal Blood Supply, a Florida company created to store blood
for personal use emergencies to create a new strategy to store “T” cells
from umbilical cords for the “Gift of Life” for children and grandchildren.
Net Result: As a result of the change in strategy they succeeded in
“fighting” off The Red Cross who demanded that they stop from storing blood
as a business.
Assisted the Whirlpool Corporation in creating new products for the consumer home kitchen. Net result: Three new products were introduced from the three day session.
Conducted
successful synectics sessions for In-Sink-Erator to create new product
introduction for garbage disposals to compete against products entering their
market from China. Net Result: Not only was a new design for a garbage disposal
created, but new positioning of the product. In addition, our sessions revealed
waste in the manufacturing process that was remedied savings the company money.
Conducted
successful team building sessions for Little Rapids Corporations, Green Bay,
Wisconsin Beauty & Barber and Medical Divisions. Net Result: Teams from the
divisions were reformed into more closely knit personalities and talents to
create new products for their existing and emerging markets.
Consulted
on entomological issues such as termites, insect bites, and insect damage for
attorneys.
1986
to 1996 S. C. Johnson Wax.
Racine, Wisconsin A
privately held multi-billion global marketer of consumer insecticides, air
fresheners, personal care products, institutional cleaners, sanitizers and
services and recreational products.
1990
to 1996 Director of Technical Development:Responsible
for creating and managing new product and service opportunities for S. C.
Johnson North American Professional Business Group.
Succeeded
in presenting the technology of the Vector Electronic Fly Trap to the
McDonald’s Corporation. Net Result: Generated $1,000,000 in sales
the first year of launch. Projected sales of $10,000,000 within four (4) years
globally.
Designed
and launched new Protector Consumer Electronic Fly Trap in five (5) months to
test specialty markets using catalog distribution systems. Sold 45,500 units
(Sam Johnson received 500 units) and returned $1,000,000 to entrepreneurial
fund. Net Result: Positioned product to be mainstreamed into the RAID
product line if accepted by division president.
Succeeded
in presenting and the sale of Electronic Fly Traps to K-Mart and Wal-Mart
Corporations. Net Result: Generated $3,000,000 in sales.
Directed
the design and development of a new patented non-pesticidal flea trap for RAID
consumer markets.
Designed
customized sanitation programs for top 30% of the retail food industry. Net
Results: Retained the $12,000,000 annual Wal-Mart account, and secured
national accounts including K-Mart Super Centers and Target.
Commercialized
new fire protection coating for hood and duct systems. Net Results: Reduced
labor costs by 50% and chemical costs by 40%.
Represented
S. C. Johnson Wax through seminars and other presentations throughout the United
States, Canada, China, Germany and England to industry, governments, and
universities. Net Result: Created new credibility in areas of
business and science.
1986
to 1990 New Business Development Manager:
Responsible for creating new products, services, and business opportunities for
the Worldwide Service Business Group.
Developed
and commercialized an innovative and patented non-contaminating, non-pesticidal
flying insect control trap (Vector and Hygeinus) creating a new market
worldwide. Net Result: Generated millions in incremental sales since its
launch in 1988.
Created
revolutionary patented pesticide application equipment using electrostatics,
“cryogenics” and pulsation. New design used less pesticide and reduced
chemical costs and far more efficient in killing cockroaches in their hides. Net
Result: Generated new incremental sales for the pest elimination service
business of Bugs Burger Bugs Killers, PCO Canada and MicroGen .
Founding
member of the Corporate Intrapreneurial Seed Fund that guides and champions new
product ideas. Net Result: Provided an environment to promote innovation
and creativity that launched products including fly and flea traps, computer
aided sales system for service business, fly line cleaner, IT systems,
ware-washing equipment, fragrances for pesticides, etc.
Founding
member of the Worldwide Environmental Council that creates, evaluates, and
implements environmental
initiatives. Net Result: Positioned company as a leader in
environmental issues and initiatives.
Promoted
to Director of Technical Development. Worldwide Service Business Group. Worked
with Scuba Pro to aid incoming president in a smooth and seamless transition.
1983
to 1986
American Sanitation Institute. St. Louis, Missouri:
Consultants to the food processing, pharmaceutical, storage and distribution
industry.
Vice
President and Executive Director:
Responsible for the development of service programs for clients. Created
strategies and tactics to negotiate with Federal and State Regulatory Agencies.
Directly responsible for 30 field FDA specialists, 17 corporate and 12
manufacturing and regulatory personnel.
Provided
expert defense for a client involved in the largest business seizure for rodent
and insect infestation in history of FDA. Developed in-house rodent and insect
control programs. Net Result: Succeeded in defense
of the $350,000,000 privately held company.
Developed incentive programs and training sessions for 30 field FDA specialists. Net Result: Increased sales of field specialists by 9% in a saturated market.
Conducted
3 major seminars a year on insect and rodent control, biology and ecology for
the food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and pest control industries.
1980
to 1983
United States Air Force. Washington, D.C.
Captain
• Defense Pest Management Information Analysis Center:
Responsible for consultations to Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel on a global
basis.
Developed
an early warning medical system for the D.O.D. that assessed the risk for combat
troops to diseases around the world. Net Result: Experienced zero
(0) loss of military personnel from arthropod borne diseases including poisonous
snakes and plants in Iran during the aborted attempt to rescue the American
hostages. Project hailed as “a major contribution to the protection of
operational military forces worldwide”. Consulted to military worldwide for
insects, rodents, snakes, plants, etc. that could have a negative impact on
personnel.
Awarded
the Tri-Service Commendation Medal for developing the Disease Vector Ecology
Profile.
1971
to 1980
University of California. Davis, California
Responsibilities
included positions as Research Associate and Teaching Assistant for the
Departments of Entomology, Veterinary Microbiology, Nematology and the School of
Medicine.
Designed
and developed the Aquatic Insect Monitoring System (AIMS) chambers and JCL
Insect Traps. Net Result: Established JCL Traps as the standard in
monitoring procedures for Lake County Mosquito Abatement District.
Derived
a formula that made possible the large scale application of a fungus to control
vectors of Malaria, Encephalitis, Yellow Fever, Dengue and Elephantiasis.
Net Results: Reduced labor to rear/colonize fungal spores by 53% and materials
by 60%.
Education:
M.BA.
– Management/Administration – 1983
Central
Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Ph.D.
– Medical Entomology – 1979
University
of California, Davis, California
B.S.
– Zoology – 1973
University
of California, Davis, California
A.A.
– Biology – 1970
Truman
College, Chicago, Illinois