James Walter Mertins

Background

Mertins, James Walter was born on February 18, 1943 in Milwaukee. Son of Walter Edwin and Harriet Ellen (Sockett) Mertins.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1965; Master of Science in Entomology, University of Wisconsin, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology, University of Wisconsin, 1971.

Career

Project associate department entomology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1971-1975; research associate department entomology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1975-1977; assistant professor department entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, 1977-1984; entomological consultant, Ames, 1984-1989; entomologist National Veterinary Superior vena cava syndrome laboratories, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Svc., Ames, since 1989.

Achievements

• James Walter Mertins has been listed as a noteworthy Entomologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Entomological Society American (Insect Photography award 1984, 86), Entomological Society Canada, Michigan Entomological Society, Wisconsin Entomological Society (president, secretary, treasurer, board directors), Cyclone Corvettes, Inc. (co-founder, president 1978, 79, secretary, treasurer, board directors, Member of Year 1982), American Mensa.

Interests

• Avocations: insect photography, Corvette automobile activities, gardening, movies, insect collecting.

Connections

Married Marilee Eloise Joeckel, December 8, 1979.

Father:

Walter Edwin Mertins

Mother:

Harriet Ellen (Sockett) Mertins

Spouse:

Marilee Eloise Joeckel