Background
Cole, John Francis was born on February 15, 1943 in Burwood, Australia. Son of Gordon Francis and Irene Jean Cole.
Cole, John Francis was born on February 15, 1943 in Burwood, Australia. Son of Gordon Francis and Irene Jean Cole.
Bachelor of Science, University Sydney, 1964. Master of Science, University Sydney, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1969.
Diploma, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, 1969.
Manager quality control and environmental conservation, Shell Oil Corporation, Wood River, Illinois, 1977-1980; manager department chemistry, Shell Development Company, Houston, 1980-1982; manager chemical research applications, Shell Development Company, Houston, 1982-1983; director research, Triton Bioscis., Inc., Alameda, California, 1983-1985; vice president research and development, Triton Bioscis., Inc., Alameda, California, since 1985.
Member Southwestern Illinois Industrial Association (Outstanding Member award 1977), Sierra Club.
Married Kaisa Inkeri Aalto, September 28, 1967. Children: Peter Gordon, Jason John.