Background
Mayer, Richard Thomas was born on May 11, 1945 in Pensacola, Florida, United States.
entomologist laboratory director
Mayer, Richard Thomas was born on May 11, 1945 in Pensacola, Florida, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University Georgia, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology, University Georgia, 1970.
Instructor, U. Georgia, Athens, 1970-1971; research entomologist, research leader Department Agriculture, Agricultural Research Svc., College Station, Texas, 1971-1984; laboratory director Department Agriculture, Agricultural Research Svc., Orlando, Florida, since 1984.
Fellow Royal Entomological Society London. Member American Chemical Society, American Registery Professional Entomologists (examiner), Entomological Society of America, Georgia Entomological Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Son of Richard Thomas and Lucy (Daniel) M. Divorced; children: Christopher Burton, Stefany Paige. Married Gabriele Eve Klitschka, June 19, 1986.