Background
Hauptmann, Randal Mark was born on July 6, 1956 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States. Son of Ivan Joy and Phyllis Maxine (Pierce) Hauptmann.
Hauptmann, Randal Mark was born on July 6, 1956 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States. Son of Ivan Joy and Phyllis Maxine (Pierce) Hauptmann.
Bachelor of Science, South Dakot State University, 1979; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1984.
Postdoctoral researcher Monsanto Corporation Research, St. Louis, 1984-1986. Visiting research scientist University Florida, Gainesville, 1986-1988. Assistant professor Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1988-1990, director plant molecular biology center, 1989-1990.
Senior research scientist Amoco Life Science Technologies, Naperville, Illinois, 1990-1994. Director advanced technical Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Woodland, California, 1994-1998. General manager Ball Helix, West Chicago, Illinois, 1998—2003.
President Varro Inc., Chicago. Head raw product research Fresh Express, Salinas, California.
Member International Association Plant Tissue Culture, International Society Plant Molecular Biology, American Society Plant Physiologists, Tissue Culture Association (Virginia Evans award 1982), Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married Beverly Kay Suko, May 22, 1975. 1 child, Erich William.