Background
Kather, Gerhard was born on January 30, 1939 in Allenstein, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1952, naturalized, 1959. Son of Ernst and Maria (Kempa) Kather.
Kather, Gerhard was born on January 30, 1939 in Allenstein, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1952, naturalized, 1959. Son of Ernst and Maria (Kempa) Kather.
Bachelor in Government, University Arizona, 1964. Master of Public Administration, University Southern California, 1971. Certified in personnel administration, University New Mexico, 1987.
Teacher social studies, Covina, California,1965-1967. Training officer Civil Personnel, Fort MacArthur, California, 1967-1970. Chief employee training and development Corps Engineers, Los Angeles, 1970-1972.
Chief employee training and development Frankfurt Area Army Personnel Office, 1972-1973.
Chief employee relations and training branches Corps Engineers, Los Angeles, 1973-1974.
Chief employee development and training Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1974-1987. Labor relations officer, Kirtland Air Force Base and detachments in 13 United States cities, 1987-1990.
Project coordinator, advisory Protection and Advocacy System, 1991-1996, retired, 1996.
Member advisory committee Albuquerque Technology-Vocational Institute, 1982-1992, University New Mexico Valencia Campus, 1985-1992. Member Coalition for Disability Rights, 1988-1996. Chairman Comprehensive Accessibility Network, 1990-1996.
Advisory council New Mexico Disability Prevention, 1992-1996. Recording secretary New Mexico Commission Blind State Rehabilitation Advisory Council, 1993-1996. Member American Society for Training and Development (treasurer chapter 1984-1985), Paralyzed Veterans American (board directors 1986-1987, president local chapter 1986-1987, 90-92), Toastmasters International (chapter treasurer, vice president, president 1967-1970), Vietnam Veterans American (chapter newsletter editor 1994-1995), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Carol Anne Knutsen, August 18, 1962. Married Mary Elsie Frank, October 25, 1980. Children: Scott T., Cynthia M., Tracey South., Chris A.