Taylor Jimmie Johnston

Background

Johnston, Taylor Jimmie was born on May 11, 1940 in Newbern, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ganes Monroe and Dollie May (Hood) Johnston.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Tennessee, Martin, 1963; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1968.

Career

Assistant professor, College Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1968-1972; associate professor, College Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1972-1976; professor, College Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1976; assistant dean, College Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1981-1982; associate dean, College Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1982-1993. Member Executive Committee National Higher Education Committee, Washington, 1989-1992. Member fed.budget committee USDA, Washington, 1991-1993.

Achievements

• Taylor Jimmie Johnston has been listed as a noteworthy Agronomist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairperson United Way Campaign, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1989. President Homeowners Association, Okemos, Michigan, 1984. Chair music committee Okemos Church, 1981, 85, 88.

With United States National Guard, 1955-1963. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Association Colleges Teachers of Agriculture, American Society Agronomy, Crop Science Society American.

Connections

Married Paulette Meyer, June 12,1966. Children: Bryan Taylor, Blair Allen.

Father:

Ganes Monroe Johnston

Mother:

Dollie May (Hood) Johnston

Spouse:

Paulette Meyer

child:

Bryan Taylor Johnston

child:

Blair Allen Johnston