Background
Lucas, Dale Adrian was born on October 23, 1933 in Des Moines. Son of Cecil Abner and Helga Nancy (Andreasen) Lucas.
consultant landscape company executive
Lucas, Dale Adrian was born on October 23, 1933 in Des Moines. Son of Cecil Abner and Helga Nancy (Andreasen) Lucas.
Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Iowa State University, 1956.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army Corps Engineers, 1956; advanced through grades to major, United States Army Corps Engineers, 1966; retired, 1976; maintenance supervisor, Staley Corporation, Des Moines, 1976-1977; tree crew foreman, Wright Tree Svc., West Des Moines, 1977-1980; grounds worker, Drake U., Des Moines, 1980-1983; grounds supervisor, Drake U., Des Moines, 1983-1998; retired, 1998. Consultant in field.
Member forestry advisory board Des Moines Public Works, 1996-1997. Founding member 1st president Urban Trees, Des Moines, 1986-1997. Member Iowa State Horticultural Society (board directors 1988-1997, Merit award 1996), Iowa Arborist Association (representative-at-large 1986-1997, vice president 1985-1986, president 1986, 98, Outstanding Professional 1995), International Society Arboriculture (certified).
Married Margaret Ellen Couts, July 26, 1953 (divorced November 1978). Children: Katherine, Cheryl, Caryl, James. Married Jary Lea Schjaastad, March 30, 1984.
Children: Desirée, Quinn, Kelly, Cary, Toni.