Craig graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1986, majoring in Entomology. Once Craig graduated he worked as a field integrated pest management entomologist for 12 years he then worked in information transfer, however it was still based on entomology. His studies and experience have allowed him to understand the need for quality, accurate information to be used by and for the primary production industries when it comes to pest and disease information. This project linked Craig's desire to undertake and complete a PhD that could contribute to the biosecurity of the Australian primary production industries.

Craig's interests outside of science include sailing, cars, motorbikes and his family. He has sailed competitively for the last 10 years including some blue-water classics. Craig has also been a keen motorcyclist for 33 years. He has ridden motorcycles across the Indian Himalaya three times, done a lap of South America, Morroco and Turkey. In 2010 Craig will be motorcycling around the Dalmation Coast. Craig is also interested in restoring cars and motorcycles.  He has a 21 year old daughter at University and an 18 year old son being a professional teenager!

Craig's Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity's PhD project is CRC60002 [1] Lettuce Aphids.