Mark Melville Compton

Background

Compton, Mark Melville was born on November 21, 1953 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Archie M. and Betty I. (Sparkhall) Compton.

Education

Master of Science, Virginia Polytech. Institute & State University, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytech. Institute & State University, 1978.

Career

Postdoctoral research associate, Medical College Virginia, Richmond, 1979-1983; postdoctoral research associate, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1983-1987; assistant professor Poultry Science, U. Georgia, Athens, since 1987.

Achievements

• Mark Melville Compton has been listed as a noteworthy Poultry science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Poultry Science Association, Endocrine Society, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, photography, silk screening, stained glass, motorcycles.

Connections

Married Kathy Y. Yoho, June 23, 1979. 1 child, Aurora L.

Father:

Archie M. Compton

Mother:

Betty I. (Sparkhall) Compton

Spouse:

Kathy Y. Yoho

child:

Aurora L. Compton