Edgar Alton Ott

Background

Ott, Edgar Alton was born on January 10, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Earl S. and Luella Fay (Keister) Ott.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1959; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1965.

Career

Research associate, Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, 1965-1970; associate professor animal nutrition, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1970-1979; professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1979.

Achievements

• Edgar Alton Ott has been listed as a noteworthy Animal nutrition educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Deacon 1st Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1980-1988. Elder Covenant Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1988-1992. First lieutenant United States Army, 1959-1961.

Member American Society Animal Science, Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society (pastsec., past president, past vice president).

Interests

• Avocations: horses, golf, fishing, gardening.

Connections

Married Judith Charlene Smith, June 9, 1963. Children: Gregory Mark, Ronda Fay Ott Banner.

Father:

Earl S. Ott

Mother:

Luella Fay (Keister) Ott

Spouse:

Judith Charlene Smith

child:

Gregory Mark Ott

child:

Ronda Fay Ott Banner Ott