Arthur Gerald Matches

Background

Matches, Arthur Gerald was born on January 28, 1929 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Arthur H. and Marjorie M. (Kendall) Matches.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1952; Master of Science, Oregon State University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1960.

Career

Assistant agronomist, New Mexico State University, Artesia, 1960-1961; research agronomist, Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, Columbia, Missouri, 1961-1981; Thornton distinguished professor, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, since 1981.

Achievements

• Arthur Gerald Matches has been listed as a noteworthy Research agronomist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1954-1956. Fellow American Society Agronomy (board directors), Crop Science Society American (board directors);member American Forage and Grassland Council (president 1977, board directors, merit certified 1960, medallion 1982).

Connections

Married Roberta Evelyn Miller, December 21,1952. Children: Susan, Sarah, Thomas.

Father:

Arthur H. Matches

Mother:

Marjorie M. (Kendall) Matches

Spouse:

Roberta Evelyn Miller

child:

Susan Matches

child:

Sarah Matches

child:

Thomas Matches