Background
Randall, Lawrence Kessler was born on October 21, 1938 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Lawrence and Bernidene (Rossier) Randall.
Astronomical foundation executive
Randall, Lawrence Kessler was born on October 21, 1938 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Lawrence and Bernidene (Rossier) Randall.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Arizona, 1961; Master of Science in Management, U. Arizona, 1972.
Engineering manager, Kitt Peak/Cerro Tololo, Tucson, 1967-1972; senior scientist, European Organisation for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland, 1972-1973; director of engineering, Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, 1973-1977; head, astronomy centers, National Science Foundation, Washington, 1977-1982; deputy director, Center for Astrophysics and Space Science, La Jolla, California, 1982-1986; FOS project manager, University California-San Diego, La Jolla, 1983-1991; 8-M project manager, Aura Inc., Tucson, since 1991. Station science leader National Science Foundation, South Pole, Antartica, 1978-1979. Member panel White House, National Agenda for 90's, Washington, 1981-1982.
Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1961-1963. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
Married Cathy Wallace, April 20, 1963. 1 child, J. Lynn.