Background
Ricks, Joan Forrester was born on August 2, 1934 in Dyer, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Beverly Jackson and Lygia (Black) Forrester.
Ricks, Joan Forrester was born on August 2, 1934 in Dyer, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Beverly Jackson and Lygia (Black) Forrester.
Bachelor of Science, University Tennessee, 1956. Master of Science, University Tennessee, 1960. Doctor of Education, Florida State University, 1982.
Home agent, Agcl. Extension Service, Somerville, Tennessee, 1956-1959; test kitchen manager, Pet Inc., St. Louis, 1960-1967; food consultant, Florida Department Education, Tallahassee, 1968-1985; director food services, School Board of Alachua County, Gainesville, Florida, 1985-1993; food service specialist, School Board of Alachua County, Gainesville, florida, 1993-1996; retired, 1997.
Member American Food Service Association (committee), American Dietitic Association (dietician, scholar 1970), Red Hats.
Married Ralph Ervin, March 20, 1971 (divorced May 1997).