Bobby Ammerman
Extension Specialist
University of Kentucky
Secondary Wood Industry Technical Advisor
Department of Forestry
Robinson Station
130 Robinson Road
Jackson, KY 41339-9081
voice: 606-666-2438 x256
fax: 606-666-2215
e-mail: bammerma@uky.edu
Education:
B.S. in Industrial Technology, Eastern Kentucky University (1990)
Extension Responsibilities: Responsibilities are to strengthen the secondary wood industry in Eastern Kentucky. This
is accomplished through concentrated programs directed at increased processing efficiency, vertical integration, and product development. Specific programs include one-on-one outreach to evaluate and support individual industries using appropriate analysis systems and techniques. More general training is provided in areas such as panel processing; production and scheduling; finishing operations;
CNC equipment and operations; marketing and sales;
and OSHA/EPA
regulations and compliance.
Web sites of interest:
Secondary Wood Advisor Website
To contact Bobby Ammerman: email: bammerma@uky.edu