Background
Brake, John Ronald was born on January 22, 1932 in Stanton, Michigan, United States. Son of D. Hale and Marjorie Naomi (Valentine) Brake.
agricultural economics educator
Brake, John Ronald was born on January 22, 1932 in Stanton, Michigan, United States. Son of D. Hale and Marjorie Naomi (Valentine) Brake.
South Dakot Hale and Marjorie Naomi (Valentine) B. Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1955, Master of Science, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State University, 1959.
Assistant professor Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1959-1963, associate professor, 1963-1969, professor, 1969-1980. West Indies Myers professor agricultural finance Cornell University., Ithaca, New York, 1981. Contractor Office Technology Assessment, Washington, 1985.
Special advisor to chief Executive officer Farm Credit Administration, Washington, 1989-1990.
Member American Agriculture Economics Association (foundation board 1989-1992).
Married Betty Jane Neitzel, September 21, 1952. Children: Susan Rene, Catherine Joanne, January Michelle, Elisa Marie.