Background
Dean, Jan Charlton was born on December 4, 1953 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Son of Edmond Franklin and Olive Bert (McNeely) Dean.
Dean, Jan Charlton was born on December 4, 1953 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Son of Edmond Franklin and Olive Bert (McNeely) Dean.
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Louisiana Technology U., 1975; Master of Science in Fisheries, Mississippi State University, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Technology U., 1982.
Graduate research assistant, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1975-1977; research associate, U. Arkansas, Pine Bluff, 1977-1978; graduate research assistant, Virginia Technology U., Blacksburg, 1978-1982; research associate, Virginia Technology U., Blacksburg, 1982; assistant chief fisheries, Oklahoma Department Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1982-1988; assistant professor, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana, since 1989. Wildlife internship Louisiana Technology U., Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, 1974.
Secretary Kiwanis Club Natchitoches, 1994-1996, chairman community services, 1992-1994. Boat coordinator Cane River Cleanup Committee, Natchitoches, 1992. NSU liaison Natchitoches Parish Coalition for 20th Anniversary of Earth Day, 1990.
Member American Fisheries Society (fisheries management section secretary treasurer 1988-1990), Natchitoches Toastmasters Club (sergeant at arms 1996), Sigma Xi.
Married Debra Lynette Jordan, August 16, 1975. Children: Jonathan Matthew, Shannon Nichole.