James Meade Walton

Background

Walton, James Meade was born on February 9, 1947 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of Francis James and Jessie Ruth (Meade) Walton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1972; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, Seattle, 1979.

Career

Fish biologist, Washington Department Fisheries, Olympia, 1977-1980; director fish technical program, professor, Peninsula College, Port Angeles, Washington, 1980-1993. President faculty association Peninsula College, 1986-1987, chairman technical division, 1987-1988, 90-92. Advising committee U. Washington School Fisheries.

Achievements

• James Meade Walton has been listed as a noteworthy Dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Appointed commissioner Washington Wildlife Commission, Olympia, 1985, re-appointed 1990-1995, chairman 1986-1989, vice chairman 1992-1994, appointed to Old Growth Alternatives Commission, 1988-1989, advisory panel, since 1989. Board directors Center for Streamside Studies U. Washington With United States Navy, 1967-1971. Member American Institute Fisheries Research Biologists, American Fisheries Society, North Pacific International chapter American Fisheries Society (president 1985-1986), Rotary (board directors 1985-1986).

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, golf, hunting, basketball, fishing.

Connections

Married Pamela Jean Nelson, March 24, 1970. Children: James Kyle, Robert Nelson.

Father:

Francis James Walton

Mother:

Jessie Ruth (Meade) Walton

Spouse:

Pamela Jean Nelson

child:

Robert Nelson Walton

child:

James Kyle Walton