Background
Heird, James C. was born in Blount County, Tennessee, United States.
Heird, James C. was born in Blount County, Tennessee, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, U. Tennessee, 1970; Master of Science in Agriculture, U. Tennessee, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture, Texas Technology U., 1978.
Livestock and horse specialist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1972-1976; horse specialist, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1976-1986; teaching coordinator equine science program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1986-1989; acting dean, College Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1991-1992; interim dean, College Business, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1993-1994; associate dean/director academic programs, College Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, since 1989.