The document summarizes the qualifications and work experience of James Horstman. It outlines his 2+ years of experience in plant DNA extraction, quantification and PCR amplification at the USDA. It also notes he has generated and characterized over 12 wheat transgenic lines and has experience transforming rice, Brachypodium distachyon, and Brachypodium silvaticum. Currently he works as a Laboratory Assistant at the USDA-ARS where he maintains and performs plant transformations and characterizes transgenic plants.