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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Department Heads

1940 to the Present

David S. Weaver wearing glasses
David S. Weaver – Served 1940-1948 – Weaver Laboratories was named in his honor. He was elected to the Ag. Hall of Fame in 1976.
G. Wallace Giles wearing a black and white tie
G. Wallace Giles – Served 1948-1961
Francis J. Hassler wearing a dark blue jacket
Francis J. Hassler – Served 1961-1987
James Ruff wearing a patterned tie
James H. Ruff – Served 1987-1990
David B. Beasley wearing glasses
David B. Beasley, P.E. – Served 1991-1999
James H. Young wearing glasses
James H. Young, P.E. – Served 1999-2006
Robert O. Evans wearing a blue shirt
Robert O. Evans, P.E. – Served 2006-2014
Garey Fox wearing glasses
Garey Fox, P.E. – 2017-2023

Previous Interim Department Heads:

Frank J. Humenik

Robert S. Sowell

C. Frank Abrams Jr., P.E.

Garry Grabow, P.E. – served 2014-2016