Background
Hook, James Edward was born on April 24, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Edward and Aurora Marie Hook.
Hook, James Edward was born on April 24, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Edward and Aurora Marie Hook.
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, 1969; Master of Science in Agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, 1975.
Conservation assistant, USDA Soil Conservation Svc., College Park, Maryland., 1967-1968; research assistant, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1971-1975; research associate, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1975-1978; assistant professor, U. Georgia, Tifton, 1978-1985; associate professor, U. Georgia, Tifton, 1985-1995; professor soil science, U. Georgia, Tifton, since 1995.
Leader Boy Scouts American, Tifton, 1979-1986. President, corporation representative Band Booster Organisation, Tifton, 1982-1993. Member citizen advising committee Board Education, Tifton, 1988-1994.
Fellow American Society Agronomy. Member Council Agricultural Science and Technology, National Peanut Council, Georgia Agribusiness Council.
Married Sharon Ann Koval, June 15, 1968. Children: Michael, Christopher, Jessica, Nicole, Jeffrey.