James Francis Power

Background

Power, James Francis was born on September 18, 1929 in Saybrook, Illinois, United States. Son of John Augustine and Mary Ellen (Powers) Power.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1951; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1954.

Career

Research assistant, Michigan state U., East Lansing, 1952-1954; research soil scientist, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Montana and North Dakota, 1955-1979; research soil scientist, research leader, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Lincoln, Nebraska, since 1979; senior executive service, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Lincoln, Nebraska, since 1991. Consultant Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), Punjab, India, 1988.

Achievements

• James Francis Power has been listed as a notable Research soil scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Society Agronomy, Soil Society American (editorial board, board representatives), Soil and Water Conservation Society (division chair, editor). Member International Soil Science Society.

Connections

Married Marlene T. Prevost, June 28, 1958. Children: Gregory, Kevin, Todd, Tana, Michael, Timothy, Colleen, Nancy, Melissa.

Father:

John Augustine Power

Mother:

Mary Ellen (Powers) Power

Spouse:

Marlene T. Prevost

child:

Melissa Power

child:

Colleen Power

child:

Todd Power

child:

Kevin Power

child:

Gregory Power

child:

Timothy Power

child:

Tana Power

child:

Nancy Power

child:

Michael Power