Background
Brooks, Wahner Emalus was born on October 14, 1938 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Raymond Emalus and Lorna Martha (Wahner) Brooks.
Brooks, Wahner Emalus was born on October 14, 1938 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Raymond Emalus and Lorna Martha (Wahner) Brooks.
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, University Portland, 1960.
Materials engineer United States Bureau Reclamation, Sacramento, 1960-1961. Test engineer United States Army Yuma (Arizona) Proving Ground, 1961-1966, development engineer, 1966-1975, chief development, 1975-1981, deputy director testing, since 1981, acting technical director, 1981-1986.
Chairman Yuma Proving Ground History Presevation committee, since 1984. Executive secretary Yuma Proving Ground History Society, 1986. Served with United States Army, 1961-1964.
Member Institute Environmental Sciences (senior ).
Married Carol Louise Houghton, April 15, 1966. Children: Lorna Margaret, Susan Heather, Deborah Elise.