Background
Brewer, Paul Alan was born on May 28, 1956 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Earl Allen and Lula F. (Nemeyer) Brewer.
Brewer, Paul Alan was born on May 28, 1956 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Earl Allen and Lula F. (Nemeyer) Brewer.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University Illinois, 1978. Master of Science, Eastern Illinois University, 1985.
Research biologist, Illinois National History Survey, Champaign, 1979-1986; wildlife biologist, Illinois Department Conservation, Springfield, 1986-1995; district biologist, Illinois Department Natural Resources, since 1995.
Assistant chief Lincoln Fire Protection District, Charleston, Illinois, 1988-1995, chief, since 1995. Fire boss Red Buffalo Fire Management Crew, since 1995. Member Wildlife Society (Continuing Education award 1992, certified wildlife biologist, nominations chairman Illinois chapter, president 1990-1991, board directors 1987-1990), Nature Conservancy, National Fire Protection Association (Wildland Fire Management section, Fire Service section), Illinois State Academy of Sciences, Illinois Society Fire Service Instructors, University Illinois Alumni Association (life), Sigma Xi, Phi Sigma (award 1982).
Married Katharyn Ewing, October 26, 1985.