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Alexander Wesley Ward Jr.

A. Wesley Ward BranchGeneration 4
July 15, 1948 (Age 77)
Born in Chicago, IL
Lives in Oro Valley, AZ
Chief Geologist of the Western US, US Geological Survey (Retired)
Education
Evanston Township HS
High School Diploma
1965
Washington State University
BS Geology
1972
University of Washington
MS, PhD Geological Sciences
1978
Occupation / Former Occupation
Position
Chief Geologist of the Western US, US Geological Survey (Retired)
A Typical Week in My Life

Last position was Chief Geologist of the Western US for the US Geological Survey. Would be on travel about half the month, visiting any of 9 states in the West. Would give science or policy talks, meet with leadership and staff on their work and needs, and take tours of field areas. Other half of time was working with Congressional staff, university faculty, and companies on projects related to the environment/climate, hazards, water, and earth resources.

Core Family Memory

All the fun the Thundering Herd had at 638/640. Outdoor experiences at Paradise Lake and Swan Lake (Michigan).

Core Childhood Memory

Gunfights, card games with Hoppy and Mike; hanging with our 3 older cousins and Whist, water skiing, giant Christmas dinners and unwrapping of presents.

Hobbies & Activities

Model trains, model rockets, amateur sports, attending university sports, formerly summer stock theater

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