Background
Parker, Nick Charles was born on June 30, 1943 in Blytheville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Harold Loyd and Georgia Maxine (Mullins) Parker.
Parker, Nick Charles was born on June 30, 1943 in Blytheville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Harold Loyd and Georgia Maxine (Mullins) Parker.
Bachelor of Science, Memphis State University, 1970; Master of Science, Memphis State University, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1977.
Section leader Southeastern Fish Cultural Laboratory, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Marion, Alabama, 1977-1978;
acting director Southeastern Fish Cultural Laboratory, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Marion, Alabama, 1978-1980;
research coordinator Southeastern Fish Cultural Laboratory, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Marion, Alabama, 1980-1981;
science director Southeastern Fish Cultural Laboratory, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Marion, Alabama, l98l-88;
professor, leader, Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Lubbock, l989-. Lecturer Acquacoltura 84, Verona, Italy, 1984. Visiting scientist Symposiumon Aquaculture, Tallin-Moscow, 1984.
Chairman technical committee Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Washington, 1985-1988. Adjunct Professor Judson College, Marion, 1978-1981, Memphis State University, 1979, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1980-1984, U. Washington, Seattle, 1986-1989.
Den leader Boy Scouts American, College Station, Texas, 1975, pack leader, 1976. Member American Fisheries Society (president fish culture section 1982-1983), associate editor transactions 1984-1986), American Institute Fishery Research Biologists, World Aquaculture Society, Lions (president 1985-1986).
Married Brenda Ann Bucy, November 16, 1963. Children: Sean Eric, Deidre Nicole.