David Karns Goodman

Background

Goodman, David Karns was born on February 20, 1951 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George William and Lois Ruth (Karns) Goodman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1973; Master of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1978.

Career

Paleontologist, Exxon Production Research Company, Houston, 1978-1983; principal research paleontologist, Arco Research Laboratory, Plano, Texas, 1983-1991; district stratigrapher, Arco Western Headquarters, Midland, Texas, 1991-1993; Alaska regional stratigrapher, Arco Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, since 1993. Technical advisor American Museum Natural History, New York City, 1989-1993.

Achievements

• David Karns Goodman has been listed as a noteworthy Paleontologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Alaska Fly Fishers, Anchorage, 1996-1997. Member American Association Stratigraphic Palynologists (managing editor since 1985), Paleontological Society, Palaeontological Association.

Connections

Married Barbara Ann Ridenour, December 15, 1973. Children: Erin, Andrea.

Father:

George William Goodman

Mother:

Lois Ruth (Karns) Goodman

Spouse:

Barbara Ann Ridenour

child:

Erin Goodman

child:

Andrea Goodman