Jon C. Tuffs
Scientist, Author, Mentor, & Philosopher
Seventeen years of farm life taught me the basic values in life, common sense, and faith through my heart and soul. College knowledge provided the external credentials. My apprentice ‘science’ years were spent in the chemical industry, academia, and the medical world. My interest in toxicology took me from bench research to research executive to research
entrepreneur.
I have been president of two research and development testing companies, one of which I owned and operated for almost 25 years.
My scientific studies have included basic toxicology, carcinogenesis bioassay, cancer chemotherapy, teratology, reproduction, metabolism, inhalation, absorption, sensitization, periodontal bone regeneration, mutagenesis, vaccine development, and biomaterial evaluation amongst others. Many of my efforts were in the private sector although I am also published in various peer reviewed scientific journals.
My personal pursuits include mentoring, music, photography, and writing.
Personal Accomplishments
- Published author – humor, philosophy, and spirituality
- Served as president or board member with various 501(c)(3) organizations
- Served as an outside member on various academic committees
- Invited lecturer at numerous local, state, regional, and national meetings throughout the USA and in Japan – primary topics included toxicology, quality assurance, histopathology, and personal motivation.
- Recipient of a variety of certificates of recognition, honorary plaques, and other wall fluff.
- Teacher/adjunct/affiliate professor – university, junior college, and voc-tech
- Private investigator – hazardous materials
- Master Mason, A.F. & A.M., Knight Templar
- Written nine books about real life for my children and grandchildren
- Motto – Not Fun – Not Done. If you don’t enjoy what you are doing, then why do it.
- The most memorable thing I learned during my high school years was in church. “Ask not for the strength equal to your task – ask for the task equal to your strength.” Reverend Malcolm Ludy – Presbyterian church, Dixon, Illinois.
- The most memorable thing I learned in Dixon High School was in French class: “Faites Attention (Pay Attention).” Miss Bessmer – Latin/French teacher for four years.
- The greatest truth and the greatest insight from my high school years came from an American Indian belief. “All answers are known. The trick is finding the right question.”
- Secrets to success – absolute faith in God above religion and having other excellent mentors.
- Words by which I live: Ask God NOT for the strength equal to your dream, but rather ask for His dream equal to the strength He has already given you.
Jon C. Tuffs
The Eagle Within