Background
Mercer, Robert Lee was born on July 8, 1926 in Spring Coulee, Alberta, Canada. Son of James Lee and Catherine Ela (Coombs) Mercer.
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Robert Lee Mercer, Canadian, American association executive. Member Idaho Potato Commission, 1969-1972.; Member Potato Association American (president 1974-1975), Produce Mkg. Association (director) 1979-1982), United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Potato Processos Idaho (president 1967-1968).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, 1949. Postgraduate, Brigham Young University, 1953. Master of Science, University Maine., 1956.
Career
Researcher, United States Steel Company, Prov, Utah, 1956—1957. Field manager Reality Therapy French Company, Shelley, Idaho, 1957—1972. Director National Potato Promotion Board, Denver, since 1972.
International authority speaker. Member Idaho Potato Commission, 1969—1972.
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Membership
Member Idaho Potato Commission, 1969-1972. Member Potato Association American (president 1974-1975), Produce Mkg. Association (director) 1979-1982), United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Potato Processos Idaho (president 1967-1968).
Connections
Married Beverley Knowlton, September 2, 1953. Children: Robin Lee, Cherie, Catherine Jo, Jeffrey Robert.
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Nationality
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Religion
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1949
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1953
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1956
Career
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1956 - 1957
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1957 - 1972
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1972
Awards
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Named Potato Man of Year, Vance Publication Corporation, 1982. Recipient Highest Merit certified, Governor Idaho, 1972. Grantee Outstanding Jaycee, State Idaho, 1960. University Maine fellow, 1954.Named Potato Man of Year, Vance Publication Corporation, 1982. Recipient Highest Merit certified, Governor Idaho, 1972. Grantee Outstanding Jaycee, State Idaho, 1960.
University Maine fellow, 1954.