Background
Irwin, Paul Garfield was born on April 3, 1937 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in the United States, 1956. Son of Wesley G. and Evelyn (Shelby) Irwin.
minister social services executive
Irwin, Paul Garfield was born on April 3, 1937 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in the United States, 1956. Son of Wesley G. and Evelyn (Shelby) Irwin.
Bachelor of Arts, Roberts Wesleyan University, New York, 1960. Master of Divinity, Colgate Rochester Theological Seminary, 1964. School of Theology and Ministry, Boston University, 1967.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Rio Grande College, Ohio, 1981.
Ordained to ministry United Methodist Church, 1962. Pastor churches in Boston, since 1962. Vice president Humane Society of the United States, Washington, 1976-1992, president, Chief Executive Officer 1992.
Vice president National Association Advancement of Humane and Environmental Education, since 1980.
Director World Society Protection of Animals, London, since 1984.
Vice president Human Society United States, Washington, 1976—1992, president, Chief Executive Officer, since 1992. Vice president National Association Advancement Humane and Environmental Education, since 1980. President World Society Protection Animals, London, since 1984.
Member of American Bible Society (board directors since 1985), Asia Society.
Married Jean Rose Hathaway, September 5, 1960. Children: Christopher, Jonathan, Craig.