Background
Griend, Harlan Jay Vander was born on November 12, 1951 in Sheldon, Iowa, United States. Son of Sidney and Marie A. (Alons) Vander Griend.
Griend, Harlan Jay Vander was born on November 12, 1951 in Sheldon, Iowa, United States. Son of Sidney and Marie A. (Alons) Vander Griend.
Bachelor of Science, Calvin College, 1974. OD, Illinois College Optometry, Chicago, 1978.
Associate Doctor R.B. Tuberty, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1978-1979. Private practice optometry Sheldon, since 1979. Vice president Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, Des Moines, since 1986.
Member Sheldon Industrial Development Corporation. Member American Optometric Association, Iowa Optometric Association (treasurer since 1982). Western Iowa Study Group (president 1982-1984), Sheldon Chamber of Commerce.
Club: Sheldon Country (secretary 1983). Lodge: Lions (president Sheldon 1984-1985).
Married Diane Elaine Heikens, June 1, 1974. Children: Sara Joy, Samuel Jay, Sally Marie.