New Leader Steps In For Southwest Florida Research And Education Center
October 10, 2013 
Phil Stansly, a longtime UF/IFAS entomologist who conducts research on pests affecting major crops around the Sunshine State, will begin his new job as interim director at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) Nov. 1.
Stansly has been with UF since July 1986, starting as an assistant professor and working his way up to tenured professor in July 1999. His research focuses on serious agricultural pests that include the Asian citrus psyllid and the silverleaf whitefly. He also has Extension duties that include sharing current scientific research with citrus and vegetable growers and helping them understand how best to minimize threats from such pests.
“Dr. Stansly is an accomplished scientist and I have every confidence in him as he takes on this new challenge,” said Jack Payne, UF’s senior VP for agriculture and natural resources.
Recently, SWFREC was in jeopardy of losing its research and education status until an outpouring of support from local growers and stakeholders helped give the facility in Immokalee a second chance with a renewed commitment from the University.
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