Background
Helmuth, John William was born on February 21, 1944 in Harrisonville, Missouri, United States. Son of Floyd E. and Martha M. (Hershey) Helmuth.
Helmuth, John William was born on February 21, 1944 in Harrisonville, Missouri, United States. Son of Floyd E. and Martha M. (Hershey) Helmuth.
Bachelor in Mathematics, University Missouri, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Argl. Economics, University Missouri, 1970.
Master of Science in Argl. Economics, University Connecticut, 1969.
Commodity account executive, Hornblower & Weeks-Hemphill, Noyes, Inc., Los Angeles, 1973-1974; agricultural economist, Economics Research Svc., USDA, Washington, 1974-1976; staff economist, Agricultural Marketing Svc., USDA, Washington, 1978-1979; staff economist, Office of Chief Economist, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Washington, 1976-1978; chief economist commission on small business, United States House Representatives, Washington, 1979-1987; executive coordinator, 1988 World Food Conference, Des Moines, 1987-1988; assistant director economics Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Center for Argl. and Rural Development, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1987; director natural resources and conservation policy division, Center for Argl. and Rural Development, Iowa State University, Ames, 1988-1990. Invited presenter various organizations including Industrial Biotechnology Association, Chicago, 1989, Dakota Resource Council, Mandan, North Dakota, 1989, 35th Annual National Farmers Organisation Convention, San Antonio, 1989, 1990 Farm Aid television Concert, Indianapolis, National Association Attorneys General, 1990, others. Provider expert testimony state and federal governmental private party proceedings.
Member zoning board of adjustments City of Ames, Iowa, since 1990. Treasurer, board of directors Reston (Virginia) Children's Center, 1985-1987. Volunteer speakers bureau Hospice of Northern Virginia, 1985-1987.
Chairman of the Board elders Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Reston, 1980-1981, president, 1986-1987. Captain United States Air Force, 1970-1973. Member American Economics Association, Agricultural Economics Association.
Married Kerry O'Brien, August 10, 1968 (deceased October 1984). Children: Erika F., Evan H. Married Paula Forrest, December 26, 1987.
