Background
DesJardins, Charles Raymond was born on October 1, 1936 in Gilroy, California, United States.
DesJardins, Charles Raymond was born on October 1, 1936 in Gilroy, California, United States.
Associate of Arts in Pre-Forestry, Modesto Junior College, 1962; Bachelor of Science in Forest Management, Humbolt State University, 1965; Master of Science in Ecology, University of California, Davis, 1972.
Environmental planner, Army of the United States Corps of Engineers, Sacramento, 1965-1973; senior ecologist, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, 1973-1990; chief environmental quality branch, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, since 1991.
Captain United States Naval Reserve retired, 1957-1961. Member Society American Foresters, Ecological Society American, Association State Wetland Mgrs., Society Wetland Scientest, The Athletics Congress (President award 1987, OttoEssig award 1987, Masters Long Distance Running national chairman since 1988).
Son of Raymond Earl and Nina Arlene (Roberts) DesJ. Divorced; children: Deborah, Loretta. Married Sylvia Baarde, August 18, 1983.