Background
Ator, Donald Wilbur was born on October 6, 1930 in Lipan, Texas, United States. Son of Sular Dexter and America Leroy (Harmon) Ator.
Ator, Donald Wilbur was born on October 6, 1930 in Lipan, Texas, United States. Son of Sular Dexter and America Leroy (Harmon) Ator.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Technology University, 1969.
Director seed division Texas Department Agriculture, Austin, 1969-1980. Chief seed branch United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1980-1986. Executive vice president Texas Seed Trade Association, Austin, since 1986.
Consultant seed law, Austin, since 1986. Member State Seed and Plant Board, Austin, 1975-1980, United States Plant Variety Protection Board, Washington, 1980-1981.
Captain United States Marine Corps, 1950-1954, Korea. Member American Seed Trade Association, Association Official Seed Certified Agencies (Special Service award 1985), American Society Agronomy (certified), Crop Science Society, Southern Seedmen's Association, Texas Society Association Executives.
Married Patricia Ann Smith, June 3, 1954 (deceased 1960). Children: Donald Wilbur Junior, David Steven, Diana Lynn, Karen Sue, Mahlon Lee. Married Patsy Ann Green, July 25, 1962.
