Donald R. Sumner

Background

Sumner, Donald R. was born on September 20, 1937 in Studley, Kansas, United States. Son of Roy Dale and Myrtle (Elston) Sumner.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1959; Master of Science, U. Nebraska, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Nebraska, 1967.

Career

Plant pathologist, Green Giant Company, Le Sueur, Minnesota, 1967-1969; assistant professor, U. Georgia, Tifton, 1969-1978; associate professor, U. Georgia, Tifton, 1978-1983; professor, U. Georgia, Tifton, since 1983.

Achievements

• Donald R. Sumner has been listed as a noteworthy Plant pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Phytopathol. Society (president southern division 1992-1993, county 1995-1998), Soil Ecology Society, Lions Club (president Tifton club 1981-1982), Sigma Xi (president Tifton club 1975-1976, 88-89, Distinguished Research award 1989), Gamma Sigma Delta (Senior Faculty award of merit 1993).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, walking.

Connections

Married Jo Ann Troyer, June 15, 1968. 1 child, Karena Elizabeth.

Father:

Roy Dale Sumner

Mother:

Myrtle (Elston) Sumner

Spouse:

Jo Ann Troyer

child:

Karena Elizabeth Sumner