Olin Capron Braids

Background

Braids, Olin Capron was born on April 29, 1938 in Providence. Son of Ralph Wilbur and Zilpha (Capron) Braids.

Education

Bachelor, U. N.H., 1960; Master of Science, U. N.H., 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1966.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1966-1967; assistant professor, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1967-1972; hydrologist, United States Geological Survey, Mineola, New York, 1972-1975; senior associate, Geraghty & Miller, Inc., Plainview, New York, 1975-1989; vice president, Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Tampa, Florida, 1989-1993; vice president, Eder Associations, Tampa, Florida, since 1993. Member groundwater sampling protocol national committee Environmental Protection Agency, 1980. Member of national advising committee Elec.

Power Research Institute, 1982.

Achievements

• Olin Capron Braids has been listed as a noteworthy Geochemical consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Soil Science Society American, National Ground Water Association, Water Management Institute (treasurer), Water Environmental Federation.

Connections

Married Elaine Heal, July 7, 1962;l child, Sally Lee.

Father:

Ralph Wilbur Braids

Mother:

Zilpha (Capron) Braids

Spouse:

Elaine Heal