Meet our Cucurbits Staff

Matt Bertone avatar
Dr. Matt Bertone Director, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
(919) 515-9530 matt_bertone@ncsu.edu Entomology & Plant Pathology
Katie Jennings avatar
Dr. Katie Jennings Extension Specialist (Vegetable and Small Fruit Weed Science)
(919) 740-4500 kmjennin@ncsu.edu Horticultural Science
Frank Louws avatar
Dr. Frank Louws Department Head, Horticultural Science
(919) 515-6689 fjlouws@ncsu.edu Horticultural Science
Stuart Michel Research Technician
swmichl@ncsu.edu Horticultural Science
Penelope Perkins-Veazie avatar
Dr. Penelope Perkins-Veazie Professor
(704) 250-5419 penelope_perkins@ncsu.edu Horticultural Science
Jonathan Schultheis avatar
Dr. Jonathan Schultheis Extension Horticulture Specialist (Sweetpotato, Curcurbits, Sweet Corn)
(919) 515-1225 jonathan_schultheis@ncsu.edu Horticultural Science
Allan Thornton avatar
Serves 26 Counties
Allan Thornton Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Commercial Vegetables and Fruits
(910) 592-7161 allan_thornton@ncsu.edu Based out of Sampson County Center
Daniel Tregeagle avatar
Dr. Daniel Tregeagle Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Specialty Crops Economics
(919) 515-6091 tregeagle@ncsu.edu Agricultural & Resource Economics
Jim Walgenbach avatar
Dr. Jim Walgenbach Professor & Extension Entomology Specialist (Fruits/Vegetables)
(828) 435-2015 jim_walgenbach@ncsu.edu Entomology & Plant Pathology