James Vandervort Drew

Background

Drew, James Vandervort was born on September 21, 1930 in New York City. Son of Vandervort G. and Anna J. (Cushner) Drew.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Rutgers University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1957.

Career

Professor agronomy, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1957-1970; dean graduate college, U. Nebraska, 1971-1975; dean and director school agriculture, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1976-1995.

Achievements

• James Vandervort Drew has been listed as a noteworthy university administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, 1984. Chairman Tanana Valley State Fair, Fairbanks, 1990-1991. Lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, United States National Guard, 1952-1975.

Member Rotary (vice president Fairbanks chapter 1983), Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocation: aviation.

Connections

Married Marilyn J. Smith, Sept.9, 1956. Children: Lisa K., Kelly L., Michael J.

Father:

Vandervort G. Drew

Mother:

Anna J. (Cushner) Drew

Spouse:

Marilyn J. Smith

child:

Michael J. Drew

child:

Lisa K. Drew

child:

Kelly L. Drew