Morris Duane Whitaker

Background

Whitaker, Morris Duane was born on April 4, 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Son of Mirl William and Ada Belle (Bruesch) Whitaker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Utah State University, 1965; Master of Science in Economics, Utah State University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, 1970.

Career

Assistant professor economics, Utah State University, Logan, 1970-1975; associate professor economics, Utah State University, Logan, 1976-1983; professor economics, Utah State University, Logan, since 1983. Co-director planning Bolivian Ministry of Agriculture, La Paz, 1973-1976. Deputy executive director Board for International Food and Agricultural Development, Washington, 1978-1982;senior advisor, administrator United States Agency for International Development, Washington, 1981-1982, policy advisoragr. programs, Quito, Ecuador, 1987-1990, consultant on Asia, Near East, Latin American, 1971-1990.

Director international programs Utah State University, Logan, 1982-1987, 90-.

Achievements

• Morris Duane Whitaker has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Agricultural Development In Bangladesh: Prospects For The Future (Westview Replica Edition)

    (The performance of the agricultural sector and other rela...)

  • Status of Bolivian Agriculture (Praeger special studies in international economics and development)
  • Status of Bolivian Agriculture (Praeger special studies in international economics and development)

Views

Every person is the beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, God the Father and a Heavenly Mother, with a divine nature and destiny. The Heavenly Mother is like the Heavenly Father in glory, perfection, compassion, wisdom, and holiness.

Membership

Committee member school board Cotopaxi Academy, Quito, 1987-1990. Assistant scoutmaster troop 240 Boy Scouts American, Quito, 1987-1990. Member United States Presidential TaskForce in Agriculture to Ecuador, 1984.

Board directors Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Charities, since 1986. Member American Agricultural Economics Association, Consortium for International Development (board of trustees).

Interests

• Avocations: antique/classic cars, fly fishing, camping.

Connections

Married Marguerite Fae Benson, September 3, 1963. Children: Jacqueline, Cynthia, Angela, Carolyn, Melinda, James, William, Christina.

Father:

Mirl William Whitaker

Mother:

Ada Belle (Bruesch) Whitaker

Spouse:

Marguerite Fae Benson

child:

Christina Whitaker

child:

James Whitaker

child:

Melinda Whitaker

child:

Angela Whitaker

child:

Cynthia Whitaker

child:

Carolyn Whitaker

child:

William Whitaker

child:

Jacqueline Whitaker