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Volume 34, Number 4, August 2007

John Gardner

Gardner Appointed Vice President at Washington State University

John C. Gardner, vice president for research and economic development at the University of Missouri, became the vice president for economic development and extension at Washington State University July 1.

While at the University of Missouri Gardner coordinated efforts to bring research to the marketplace, developed university research parks and worked with national, state and local economic development and governmental officials.

Gardner was appointed to the position in October 2005 by former University of Missouri President—and current WSU President—Elson S. Floyd.

"John Gardner has been a splendid leader in strengthening the University's role as an economic engine for our state," said University of Missouri Interim President Gordon Lamb. "The University of Missouri is deeply committed to economic development as a basic mission, and we will continue to build on our strong foundation in growing Missouri's economy."

Gardner previously served as associate dean of research and outreach for the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at UM-Columbia from 1999 to 2005. Prior to that, he was one of the founders and the general manager/CEO of AgGrow Oils, which produced, processed and marketed specialty oilseeds.

Gardner earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture and a master's degree in agronomy,both from Kansas State University, and a doctoral degree in agronomy and crop physiology from the University of Nebraska.

A search for a successor is underway.

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