Michael Leon Kokot

Background

Kokot, Michael Leon was born on April 2, 1945 in East London, Republic of South Africa. Son of Leon Francis and Joan Lilian (Giemre) Kokot.

Education

Diploma in analytical chemistry, International Correspondence Schools, London, 1972. Diploma in analytical chemistry, Technology College, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, 1972. Bachelor of Science, University Pretoria, 1974.

Master of Science, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, 1988.

Career

Laboratory assistant, then technical officer spectrochemistry division National Physical Research Laboratory, Republic of South Africa, 1965-1974. Managing director analytical laboratory United States Steel International, 1974-1978. Senior chemist Palabora Mining Company, 1978-1980.

Assistant director energy planning Department Mineral and Energy Affairs, Republic of South Africa, 1980-1983. Deputy head technical services South African Wheat Board, 1983-1989. Chief chemist Platinum Refinery, 1989-1990.

Control forensic analyst Forensic Chemistry Laboratories National Health and Population Development, Johannesburg, since 1991. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Michael Leon Kokot has been listed as a noteworthy analytical chemist, laboratory administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman pipe band committee Lyttelton Manor High School. Chairman Lyttelton Primary School Governing Body, 1992-1994. Presenter youth leadership courses.

Sergeant South African armed fources, 1963-1965. Member Toastmasters International (Pretoria club secretary-vice president education 1993-1994, president 1995-1996).

Connections

Married Shirley Joan Scott, January 9, 1971. Children: Penelope, Philip Scott, Kerrin Lyn.

Father:

Leon Francis Kokot

Mother:

Joan Lilian (Giemre) Kokot

Spouse:

Shirley Joan Scott

child:

Penelope Kokot

child:

Kerrin Lyn Kokot

child:

Philip Scott Kokot