Background
Tanaka, John Augustus was born on October 8, 1955 in New York City. Son of Augustus Masashi and Teruko (Wada) Tanaka.
educator researcher Natural resource economist
Tanaka, John Augustus was born on October 8, 1955 in New York City. Son of Augustus Masashi and Teruko (Wada) Tanaka.
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1978; Master of Science, Oregon State University, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, Utah State University, 1986.
Research associate, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1980-1982; assistant professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1985-1991; associate professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 1991. Research coordinator Blue Mountains National Resources Institute, 1991-1993, acting manager, 1994, deputy manager, since 1994. Consultant United States Forest Svc.-Sawtooth National Forest, Twin Falls, Idaho, 1990-1991, unites states department Justice, since 1992, Oregon Division of State Lands, 1994.
Member American Agricultural Economics Association, Western Agricultural Economics Association, Society for Range Management (2nd vice president Pacific Northwest section 1990-1991, 1st vice president 1991-1992, president 1992-1993).
Married Ann Therese Fuller, August 10, 1985. Children: Alison Michelle, Megan Elizabeth, Briana Nicole.