Stated career in 1962 as a GS-7 soil scientist with the Soil Conservation Service in Michigan. Resigned in 1968 to complete Masters and Doctorate degrees and went back with the SCS in 1971. Resigned from the SCS in 1973 and went to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI&SU)as an assistant professor and extension specialist-Urban Soils. Resigned from VPI&SU in the Dept. of Plant and Soil Science. Resigned in 1986 and officially started Lietzke Soil Services.

I recall being at an early organizing meeting of what would become the NSCSS and was appointed the first secretary-treasurer by the incorporating board. I recall having to make a loan to the NSCSS to pay for postage and other things when the bank account was empty. I served on the first by-laws committee along with several others and helped start up the RPSS function of the NSCSS.

Going to meetings in the winter is not very doable with cattle to look after and having to keep the house warm. I heat with a wood stove.

Let me know if you need any additional information.