Jordan Crandall Pederson

Background

Pederson, Jordan Crandall was born on July 11, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jordan Junior and Louise (Crandall) Pederson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Brigham Young University, 1985. Master of Science, University Utah, 1970.

Career

Conservation officer Utah Wildlife Resources, Blanding, 1965-1966, wildlife biologist Salt Lake City, 1966-1970, Monticello, 1970-1975, Springville, 1975-1978, manager game, 1978-1988, non-game mammals program coordinator Salt Lake City, since 1988.

Achievements

• Jordan Crandall Pederson has been listed as a noteworthy wildlife biologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

Revelation is a continuing process through which God communicate with people. Therefore, the Head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Prophet of God, the same as Apostles of Jesus Christ.

Membership

Firefighter Monticello Volunteer Fire Department, 1971-1974, fire chief, 1974-1975. Councilman Boy Scouts American, Monticello, 1971-1975, advisor, Provo, Utah, 1984-1986. Member The Wildlife Society, Society Range Management, Audubon Society, International Bear Biology Association, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Beta Beta.

Interests

• Fishing, hunting, photography, travel.

Connections

Married Aurelia Lambert, August 26, 1960. Children: Linda Louise, Mary Annual.