Dr. J. Randy Winter

Originally from Pinckneyville, Illinois, Dr. Winter has a Ph.D. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Oregon State University and a B.S. in Agricultural Industries from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Randy teaches courses in farm management, agricultural policy and agricultural finance. He is actively involved in the university's renewable energy initiatives, including a proposal to create an undergraduate major in renewable energy.

Dr. Winter currently serves as the graduate program coordinator for the Department of Agriculture.