James Ellis Hairston

Background

Hairston, James Ellis was born on August 2, 1946 in Section, Alabama, United States. Son of Elison Bartow and Juanita (Nix) Hairston.

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry and Mathematics, Berry College, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science, U. Georgia, 1978.

Career

Information analyst, U. (Athens) Georgia, 1976-1978; director water program, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Athens, 1978-1980; assistant professor agronomy, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1980-1985; associate professor, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1985-1989; extension water quality scientist, Auburn (Alabama) U., since 1989. Coordinator Ext. Water Quality Education program with Auburn U.

Achievements

• James Ellis Hairston has been listed as a notable Soil scientist, water quality scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Guest lecturer schools and civic groups, Alabama With United States Army, 1969-1970, Vietnam. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Agronomy (session chairman S-6, 1987), Soil Science Society American, Soil and Water Conservation Society (chapter president 1985, 92), American Water Works Association, Council Agriculture Science and Technology.

Connections

Married Delphy Ruth Spencer, June 15, 1974. Children: Mary Kathleen, James Ellis, Junior.

Father:

Elison Bartow Hairston

Mother:

Juanita (Nix) Hairston

Spouse:

Delphy Ruth Spencer

child:

James Ellis Hairston

child:

Mary Kathleen Hairston

child:

Junior Hairston