Gary Richard Beecher

Background

Beecher, Gary Richard was born on May 25, 1939 in Wilton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Rae Everett and Leona V. (Buchholz) Beecher.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1961; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1966.

Career

Assistant professor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 1968-1971; research chemist, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1971-1982; research leader, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., since 1982. Consultant American Research Product Corporation, Beltsville, 1980-1982, Analytical Processes Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland., 1984-1990, Environmental Analytical Systems, Baltimore, 1990-1991, Food & Agriculture Organisation of United Nations, Rome, since 1993.

Achievements

• Gary Richard Beecher has been listed as a noteworthy Research chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member West Laurel Civic Association, Laurel, Maryland., since 1972. Captain United States Army, 1966-1968. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Nutrition, Institute Food Technology, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Sigrid Carla Pierce, August 4, 1962. Children: Julie, Jennifer, Jody.

Father:

Rae Everett Beecher

Mother:

Leona V. (Buchholz) Beecher

Spouse:

Sigrid Carla Pierce

child:

Jennifer Beecher

child:

Jody Beecher

child:

Julie Beecher