Background
Karsten, John Alan was born on March 23, 1932 in Oak Forest, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernst William and Marie (Hueneke) Karsten.
Karsten, John Alan was born on March 23, 1932 in Oak Forest, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernst William and Marie (Hueneke) Karsten.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1954. Postgrad, University Southern California, 1958—1962.
Senior design engineer Burroughs Corporation, Pasadena, California, 1957—1962. Program manager Consolidated Systems Corporation, Pomona, 1962—1967. Co-founder, director, vice president administration MSI Data Corporation, Costa Mesa, 1967—1973.
President Karsten-Kastle Industries, Anaheim, 1973—1975. Co-founder, director, executive vice president, chief finance officer Wespercorp, Tustin, 1975—1983, director. Director, president Hughes Electrical Management Systems, City Industry, since 1984.
Director MSI Data Corporation, Solheim Lutheran Home, Los Angeles. Served United States Navy, 1954-1957.
Member of Airplane Owners & Pilots Association, Aerostar Owners Association (director, president).
Married Patricia Holley Karsten, August 1, 1954. Children: Steven, Holley.