Background
Kerk, Carter Jay was born on March 2, 1958 in Sidney, Nebraska, United States. Son of Willard M. and Rosalee R. Kerk.
Kerk, Carter Jay was born on March 2, 1958 in Sidney, Nebraska, United States. Son of Willard M. and Rosalee R. Kerk.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University Nebraska, 1981. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, University Nebraska, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University Michigan, 1992.
Industrial engineer Brownie Manufacturing and Central Nebraska Tubing, Waverly, 1983-1986. Research assistant Center for Ergonomics University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1987-1992. Assistant professor industrial engineering department Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1992-1997, assistant professor safety engineering program, 1995-1997.
Assistant professor industrial engineering program South Dakota School Mines and Technology, Rapid City, since 1997. Director Board Certified Safety Professionals, Savoy, Illinois.
Basketball coach Junior High Girls Recreation Team, College Station, 1997. Day camp coordinator Cub Scouts pack Boy Scouts American, Rapid City, 1998. Troop leader Girl Scouts United States, Rapid City, 1998.
Member American Society Safety Engineers (trustee foundation), International Ergonomics Association, Society for Work Science/Institute of International Education (board directors since 1997, Ayoub award 1994), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (newsletter educators' professional group since 1997), Knights of Columbus.
Married Colleen K. Pischel, December 27, 1986. Children: Josephine, Steven, Janna.