Background
Mikesell, Jan Erwin was born on February 19, 1943 in Macomb, Illinois, United States. Son of Lewis and Sarah Ruth (Bland) Mikesell.
Mikesell, Jan Erwin was born on February 19, 1943 in Macomb, Illinois, United States. Son of Lewis and Sarah Ruth (Bland) Mikesell.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Western Illinois University, 1965. Master of Science in Plant Sciences, Western Illinois University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Plant Anatomy, Ohio State University, 1973.
Teaching associate in botany, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1969-1973; instructor biology, Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1973-1975; assistant professor biology, Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1975-1980; associate professor biology, Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1980-1992; full professor, since 1992. Lecturer in field.
Member Borough Council, Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania, since 1988, member Water Commission, since 1988, Environmental Advisory Committee, since 1990. With United States Army, 1967-1969.
Married Pamela Gay Prestwood, December 25, 1965. Children: Danielle Marie, Lisa Michelle.