Background
Janson, Richard Wilford was born on March 4, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilford Sherwood and Mary Rebecca (Elliott) Janson.
manufacturing company executive
Janson, Richard Wilford was born on March 4, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilford Sherwood and Mary Rebecca (Elliott) Janson.
Bachelor, Denison University, 1949. Master of Arts, Kent State University, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, Kent State University, 1986.
Partner, Janson Industries, Canton, since 1949. Partner Station WJAN television 17 Canton, 1967-1977. Board directors Molecular Technology, Canton, 1987-1988.
Treasurer, board directors J.C. Technology, Inc., Canton, since 1986. Chairman Edison Board, Columbus, Ohio, 1983-1993. Adjunct Professor Kent (Ohio) State University, since 1987.
Charter member Thomas Edison Program, since 1982, chairman, 1983-1993.
Trustee The Wilderness Center, Wilmot, Ohio, 1967-1988. Chairman West Virginia Seating Company, Huntington, 1975-1978. With United States Navy, 1945-1947.
Member American Geography Society (councilor), Ohio Academy of Sciences (past president).
Married Nancy Louise Davies, October 31, 1955. Children: Hollis L., Daniel W., Raymond E., Eric H.