Darrell Eugene Napton

Background

Napton, Darrell Eugene was born on September 20, 1951 in Kansas City, Missoury. Son of Clyde Edward and Eunice Maxine Napton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, U. Missouri, 1973; Master of Arts in Geography, U. Missouri, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1987.

Career

Student advisor, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1975-1978; instructor, S.W. Texas State University, San Marcos, 1985-1987; assistant professor, S.W. Texas State University, San Marcos, 1987-1992; associate professor, South Dakot State University, Brookings, since 1992.

Achievements

• Darrell Eugene Napton has been listed as a noteworthy Geography educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association American Geographers (director contemporary agriculture and rural land use group 1988-1998, chair), National Council Geographic Education, Soil and Water Conservation Society, American Geographical Society, Omicron Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, photography.

Connections

Married Mary Luanne Redford, August 5, 1988.

Father:

Clyde Edward Napton

Mother:

Eunice Maxine Napton

Spouse:

Mary Luanne Redford