Paul Louis Rodgers

Background

Rodgers, Paul Louis was born on September 5, 1932 in Roseville, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis Allen and Jessie Myrtle (Gossard) Rodgers.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1959; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1962.

Career

Technician, Iowa State University, Ames, 1958-1959; research associate, Iowa State University, Ames, 1959-1961; plant breeder, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Middletown, Delaware, 1961-1964; agronomist, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Tipton, Indiana, since 1964. Co-chairman SRIEG Group 33, Southern states, 1989.

Achievements

• Certified professional agronomist.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1951-1955, Korea. Member Junior Chamber of Commerce (secretary, treasurer 1963-1964, Outstanding Young Men awards 1965), Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Janet Marie McElyea, September 28, 1957. Children: Bonnie Kay, Tamara Jo, Peggie Sue.

Father:

Louis Allen Rodgers

Mother:

Jessie Myrtle (Gossard) Rodgers

Spouse:

Janet Marie McElyea

child:

Bonnie Kay Rodgers

child:

Peggie Sue Rodgers

child:

Tamara Jo Rodgers