Background
Brenner, Frederic James was born on December 25, 1936 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of Frederick James and Katherine Louise (Newberry) Brenner.
ecologist consultant biology professor
Brenner, Frederic James was born on December 25, 1936 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of Frederick James and Katherine Louise (Newberry) Brenner.
Bachelor of Science, Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania, 1958. Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1964.
Teaching intern, Denison U., Granville, Ohio., 1964-1965; assistant professor biology, Thiel College, 1965-1969; assistant professor biology, Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, 1969-1970; associate professor, Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, 1970-1986; professor, Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, since 1986. President Brenner Ecological Svc., Grove City, since 1974.
(Book by Majumdar, Shyamal K., Brenner, Fred J.)
Chairman Mercer County Solid Waste Authority, since 1988. Secretary-treasurer Mercer County Conservation District, since 1975. Treasurer, vice chairman, chairman Mercer County Regional Planning Commission, 1989-1993, secretary, 1990.
Member executive board Shenango Conservency. Member executive board French Creek Council, Erie, 1972, council president since 2007. Director Woodbadge Course Boy Scouts American, 1973-1989 (Silver Beaver award 1973, District award merit 1976).
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Ohio Academy of Sciences. Member Ecological Society of America (executive council 1978-1982), Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences (editor newsletter PAS 1966, president-elect 1992-1994, president 1994-1996, executive council since 1986, Lifetime Achievement award), National Association Academy of Sciences (secretary 1995-1998, president-elect 1998-1999, president 1999-2000), Wildlife Society (president Pennsylvania chapter 1975-1977), National Association of Academy of Science (president 1999-2000), Rotary (district governor since 2007), Beta Beta Beta (vice president since 1993, Yokley Faculty Service award).
Married Patricia Elaine Gavin, August 27, 1967. Children: Elaine, Cheryl.