Background
Bursma,, Albert was born on May 19, 1937 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert and Jessica (Van Wieren) Bursma.
Bursma,, Albert was born on May 19, 1937 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert and Jessica (Van Wieren) Bursma.
Bachelor, Hope College, 1959. Master of Arts, University Redlands, 1961. Postgraduate, University Wisconsin-Madison, 1963.
Teacher public schools, Long Beach, California, 1960-1961, Madison, 1961-1963. Salesman McGraw-Hill, New York City, 1963-1970. Director marketing District of Columbia Heath, Lexington, Massachusetts, 1970-1979, senior vice president, general manager, 1979-1986, president school public division, 1986-1995.
Executive vice president Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, since 1995.
Member Association American Publications (chairman school division executive committee 1984-1985, 93-94).
Married Phyllis Joan Brink, June 27, 1959. Children: Jane Elizabeth, James Mark.