Janice Koles Gard

Background

Gard, Janice Koles was born on June 4, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Daughter of Frank Thomas and Ruth Marie (Nordlund) Koles.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, San Diego State University, 1977; Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, 1984.

Career

Chemist, American Testing Institute, San Diego, 1973-1977; senior research chemist, Monsanto, St. Louis, 1984-1987; research specialist chemist, Monsanto, St. Louis, 1987-1989; senior research specialist chemist, Monsanto, St. Louis, since 1989. Head St. Louis Discussion Group, 1986-1988.

Achievements

• Janice Koles Gard has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Coach Odyssey of the Mind, St. Louis, 1992-1995. Member American College of Surgeons, Technology Cmty. Monsanto, American Men and Women of Science, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: hummingbird and butterfly gardening.

Connections

Married David Richard Gard, June 28, 1980. Children: Rebecca Janette, Catherine Diane.

Father:

Frank Thomas Koles

Mother:

Ruth Marie (Nordlund) Koles

Spouse:

David Richard Gard

child:

Rebecca Janette Gard

child:

Catherine Diane Gard