Background
Bright, Donald Bolton was born on November 28, 1930 in Ventura, California, United States. Son of Claude Wilson and Ruby Thelma (Bolton) Bright.
Bright, Donald Bolton was born on November 28, 1930 in Ventura, California, United States. Son of Claude Wilson and Ruby Thelma (Bolton) Bright.
Bachelor in Zoology, University of Southern California, 1952; Master of Science in Biology, University of Southern California, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy in Biology, University of Southern California, 1967; postdoctoral studies, Arizona State University, 1974.
Instructor, Fullerton (California) College, 1960-1967; professor, department chairman biological science, California State University, Fullerton, 1967-1977; director commerce, Port of Long Beach, California, 1977-1978; director environmental affairs, Port of Long Beach, California, 1975-1978; executive vice president, EFS, Inc., Los Angeles, 1978-1979; president, Bright & Associations, Anaheim, California, 1979-1988; chief Executive officer, Environmental Audit Inc., Placentia, California, since 1987. Member Marine Science Coast Guard Advisory Committee, Washington, 1977-1980.
Chairman California Regulatory Coastal Commission, Long Beach, 1973-1975. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1955. Member American Institute Planners, Southern California Academy of Sciences (vice president 1975-1978, fellow 1975), Western Society Naturalists, Sierra Club, Sigma Xi, Phi Sigma.
Married Patricia Jean McLaughlin, November 25, 1955. Children: Debra Ann, Steven Allan.