Daniel Francis Bird

Background

Bird, Daniel Francis was born on July 8, 1943 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of George Herbert and Frances Agnes (Lishman) Bird.

Education

Bachelor, Hope College, 1972; Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1973; postgraduate, University of Michigan, since 1977.

Career

Director substance abuse, South County Mental Health Center, Delray Beach, Florida, 1975-1977; private practice psychology, Boca Raton, Florida, 1977-1978; professor social work, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, 1978-1979; private practice consultant psychotherapist, Rockford, Michigan and Boca Raton, since 1979; president, chief Executive officer, Bird Fertilizer & Grain Services, Greenville, Ionia and Edmore, Michigan, since 1979. Member training-educational committee Michigan Grain and Agricultural Dealers, Lansing, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• Daniel Francis Bird has been listed as a noteworthy Fertilizer and grain manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1961-1967. Member National Association Social Workers (diplomate), Porsche Club American, Mercedes Benz Club United States of America, Phi Delta Kappa, Psi Chi.

Interests

• Avocations: antiques, classic automobiles, boating, travelling, running.

Connections

Married Neila Rutkoskey, January 1, 1982. Children: Patrick, Mara, Ryan.

Father:

George Herbert Bird

Mother:

Frances Agnes (Lishman) Bird

Spouse:

Neila Rutkoskey

child:

Mara Bird

child:

Ryan Bird

child:

Patrick Bird