James Reed Brooks

Background

Brooks, James Reed was born on July 16, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio, United States. Son of John Thomas and Kathryn Mae (Turick) Brooks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Ohio State University, 1977; Master of Science in Animal and Food Industries, Clemson U., 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Physiology, Clemson U., 1984.

Career

Assistant professor food science Department, University Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1984-1987; senior group leader pediatric R & D, Ross laboratories, Columbus, Ohio., 1987-1994; group manager, Nestle Research and Development, New Milford, Connecticut, 1994-1996; director vegetable Research and Development and Campbell's Seeds, Campbell Soup Company, Davis, California, since 1996.

Achievements

• James Reed Brooks has been listed as a notable Food scientist, plant physiologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Food Technologists (professional, secretary-treasurer biotechnology division 1989-1990, Executive Committee carbohydrate division 1989-1991).

Connections

Married Karen Lynn Herndon, January 5, 1985. Children: James Reed Junior, Elizabeth Kathryn.

Father:

John Thomas Brooks

Mother:

Kathryn Mae (Turick) Brooks

Spouse:

Karen Lynn Herndon

child:

Elizabeth Kathryn Brooks

child:

James Reed Junior Brooks