Valdis E. Mezainis

Background

Mezainis, Valdis E. was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Loyola University Master in Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology, Auburn U., 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Soil and Water Science, U. Arizona.

Career

Numerous positions, Peace Corps director office international cooperation and development division international training, USDA, 1985-1988; director division research and science exchange Foreign Agricultural Svc., USDA, 1988-1995; deputy chief, International Forestry, Washington, since 1995.

Achievements

• Valdis E. Mezainis has been listed as a noteworthy Federal agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Fisheries Society, American Society Agronomy, Soil Science Society American, Crop Science Society American, Society American Foresters.