Dr. Robert Everson, ADDL’s analytical chemist, retired from Purdue on February 28, 2007.  A graduate of Cornell University and Purdue University, Dr. Everson worked in the Office of the Indiana State Chemist from 1963-1975 before joining the staff at ADDL in 1975 where he started the first ADDL Toxicology Section.

Dr. Everson also retired from the Naval Reserve in 1994 at the grade of Captain after completing 33 years of service.   

Some of his accomplishments include

• Publishing the first ADDL annual report

• Helping to organize the first Toxicology Sessions at the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians annual scientific meeting

• Developing AAVLD Safety Guidelines

• Initiating the 4-H Drug Testing program for the Indiana State Fair

• Editing and publishing an analytical methods manual for the American College of Veterinary Toxicologists