John Allen Witter

Background

Witter, John Allen was born on September 2, 1943 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Charles J. and Edna Mae (Ferguson) Witter.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forest Management, Virginia Polytech. Institute, 1965; Master of Science in Entomology, Virginia Polytech. Institute, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology, University of Minnesota, 1971.

Career

Research technician, United States Forest Svc., Asheville, North Carolina, 1964-1965; research assistant, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1967-1970; research fellow, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1971-1972; instructor, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1972; from assistant professor to professor forestry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1972. Adjunct Professor School Forestry and Wood Products, Michigan Technology U., Houghton,1987-.

Achievements

• John Allen Witter has been listed as a noteworthy Forestry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Entomological Society American, Society American Foresters (chairman forest pest management working group 1990-1992), Michigan Academy Science, Sigma Xi, Xi Sigma Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, camping, traveling.

Connections

Married Nancy R. Larson, August 28, 1971. 1 child, Leslie Aileen.

Father:

Charles J. Witter

Mother:

Edna Mae (Ferguson) Witter

Spouse:

Nancy R. Larson

child:

Leslie Aileen Witter