Background
Heinz, Don J. was born on October 29, 1931 in Rexburg, Idaho, United States. Son of William and Berniece (Steiner) Heinz.
Heinz, Don J. was born on October 29, 1931 in Rexburg, Idaho, United States. Son of William and Berniece (Steiner) Heinz.
Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1958; Master of Science, Utah State University, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, Mich State University, 1961; graduate, Stanford University Executive Program, 1982.
Associate plant breeder Experiment Station, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association, Aiea, 1961-1966;
head department genetics and pathology, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association, Aiea, 1966-1978;
assistant director, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association, Aiea, 1977-1978;
vice-president and director, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association, Aiea, 1979-1985;
president, director experiment station, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association, Aiea, 1986-1994. Retired;
consultant Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association, Philippines, Egypt, Colombia, Reunion. Member of advisory committee plants Hawaii Department Agriculture, 1970-1994, Pres.Nat.
Commission Agriculture and Rural Development Policy, 1988-1991.
People can get salvation through the grace of God, but also through their own actions. Part of the work of salvation has been done through the redemption of Jesus Christ. However, people have to work hard in order to attain the full quality of eternal life.
Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1954. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Society Sugar Cane Technologists (Chairman of Commission germplasm and breeding 1975-1986), Sigma Xi.
Married Marsha B. Hegsted, April 19, 1956. Children: Jacqueline, Grant, Stephanie, Karen, Ramona, Amy.