John Becherer

Background

Becherer, John was born on May 12, 1949 in Colby, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Willard John and Alice (Miller) Becherer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse, 1971; Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, 1987.

Career

Concrete laborer, Whitney Construction, Milwaukee, 1968-1972; mark and sales estimator, A&J Construction Company Inc., Milwaukee, 1972-1975; general manager, engineer, A&J Construction Company Inc., Milwaukee, 1975-1985; research assistant, State of Indiana, Purdue University Department Agricultural Economics, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1986-1987; consultant, Demeter Inc., Fowler, Indiana, since 1987; executive director, Conservation Technologies Information Center, West Lafayette, 1988-1991; senior director development and programs, since 1991.

Achievements

• John Becherer has been listed as a noteworthy Conservation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Economic development alternatives in the Lincoln Hills area: A report prepared exclusively for the Lincoln Hills Resource Conservation and Development ... Perry, and Spencer Counties, Indiana

Membership

Member, advisor Indiana Economic Development Association, Indianapolis, 1988-1989, Benton County Industrial Redevelopment Committee, Fowler, Indiana, 1987-1991. Advisor Great Lakes Phosphorus Redevelopment Task Force Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, since 1988, Great Lakes committee NACD, Washington, since 1988, soil conservation service United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, since 1988. Member Soil and Water Conservation Society (Ankeny, Iowa).

Interests

• Avocations: coaching children's Little League, coaching Little Gridiron Football, hiking, camping.

Connections

Married A. Susan Mutz, December 26, 1972. Children: Jamie William, Leah Faye.

Father:

Willard John Becherer

Mother:

Alice (Miller) Becherer

Spouse:

A. Susan Mutz

child:

Leah Faye Becherer

child:

Jamie William Becherer