Richard Joseph Balander

Background

Balander, Richard Joseph was born on August 21, 1951 in New York City. Son of Richard A. and Gloria Helen (Spurgiesz) Balander.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Virginia, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science, Virginia Tech, 1978.

Career

Assistant professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1978-1985; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1985.

Achievements

• Richard Joseph Balander has been listed as a notable Poultry scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Poultry Science Association, World Poultry Science.

Connections

Married Dana Christine Larson, June 22, 1984. Children: Sara, Emily, Joseph.

Father:

Richard A. Balander

Mother:

Gloria Helen (Spurgiesz) Balander

Spouse:

Dana Christine Larson

child:

Joseph Balander

child:

Sara Balander

child:

Emily Balander