Background
Hansen, Donald Waldemar was born on October 16, 1927 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Waldemar Conrad and Muriel (Bruggman) Hansen.
food products company executive
Hansen, Donald Waldemar was born on October 16, 1927 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Waldemar Conrad and Muriel (Bruggman) Hansen.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1951. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1952. Postgraduate, New York University School Business, 1966.
Vice president Stamats Public Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1953-1962. General manager PDI International (Bachelor of Arts) Time Inc., London, 1962-1967. Vice president Crosfield Electronics Incorporated, New York York City, 1967-1968, director.
With W.W. Grainger Inc., Chicago, 1970-1981, president Doerr Electric Corporation subsidiary, 1973-1976, vice president operations, 1976-1977, vice president administration and planning, 1978-1981, director. Executive vice president, director CFS Continental Inc., 1981-1985. President Staley Foodservice Companies, since 1985.
President Doerr Electric Corporation, W. W. Grainger Inc.
Member President' advisory council Iowa State University Served with United States Navy, 1946-1947. Member International Foodservice Manufacturing Association (chairman, board directors 1986), Economic Club Chicago.
Married Janet Eleanor Lines, September 6, 1952. Children: Kimberly, Philip, Jeffrey.