Background
O'Dell, Clovis Jay was born on November 15, 1940 in Prichard, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ernest Woodrow and Marie (Martin) O'D.
O'Dell, Clovis Jay was born on November 15, 1940 in Prichard, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ernest Woodrow and Marie (Martin) O'D.
Bachelor in Education and Science, Marshall University, 1962. Master of Science in Biological Science, Marshall University, 1965. Postgraduate, Marshall University, 1966.
Doctor of Philosophy Study in Zoology, University Maryland, 1969.
Teacher biology and ecology, Howard County, Clarksville, Maryland., 1966-1967;
naturalist, National Park Svc., Crater Lake, Oregon, 1967;
laboratory scientist, Maryland. Department Health, Baltimore, 1968;
biologist, project manager, Maryland. Department Chesapeake Bay Affairs, 1968-1970;
natural resources manager, Maryland.
Department Natural Resources, Annapolis, since 1970;
president, PLANTS Corporation, Annapolis, since 1987;
president, STREAMS Corporation, Annapolis, since 1987. Teacher Anne Arundel Community College, since 1989.
Manager conservation and outdoor activities Boy Scouts American, Washington, 1982-1986. Member Smithsonian Institute (researcher), Atlantic Estuarine Research Society, National Geographic Society, American Fisheries Society, Chesapeake Bay Scientists Conference (sponsor, organizer), Izaak Walton League (vice president Annapolis chapter 1976-1977).
Married Nancy Shank, September 5, 1967. Children: Elizabeth Lynn, Eric Jay.