John Kotar

Background

Kotar, John was born on April 6, 1939 in Sevnica, Slovenia. Son of Rudolf and Theresa (Stusej) Kotar. came to the United States, 1956.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1965; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, 1972.

Career

Assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1972-1978; assistant professor ecology, Michigan Technological U., Houghton, 1979-1986; visiting scientist, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986-1991; senior scientist, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1991. President Kasturba Medical College Cons., Duluth, 1976-1978. Science advisor Department Natural Resources, Madison, since 1986, The Nature Conservancy, Madison, since 1990.

Achievements

• John Kotar has been listed as a noteworthy Ecologist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society American Foresters (chapter chairman 1992-1994, National Technology Transfer award 1993, Wisconsin Idea award in Natural Resource Policy 1995).

Interests

• Avocations: cross country skiing, backpacking, mountain climbing, cycling, languages.

Connections

Married Nina-Frances Albanese, December 31,1983.

Father:

Rudolf Kotar

Mother:

Theresa (Stusej) Kotar

Spouse:

Nina-Frances Albanese