David Jerome Ekberg

Background

Ekberg, David Jerome was born on May 11, 1929 in Minneapolis. Son of Carl E. and Ruth (Olin) Ekberg.

Education

BMechE, Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction, University of Minnesota, 1952.

Career

Sales engineer, General Electric Company, 1952-1964; European sales manager, Control Data Corporation, Frankfurt, Federal Republic Germany, 1964-1966; general sales manager, Control Data Corporation, Minneapolis, 1964-1966; vice president general manager, Control Data Corporation, Minneapolis, 1966-1969; vice president marketing and sales, Data 100 Corporation, Minneapolis, 1969-1979; vice president, general manager, Data Card Corporation, Minneapolis, 1979-1980; chairman, chief Executive officer, Data Card Corporation, Minneapolis, 1982-1988; president, chief Executive officer, Laserdyne Corporation, Minneapolis, 1980-1981. Board directors Dexon Corporation, Minneapolis.

Achievements

• David Jerome Ekberg has been listed as a noteworthy Data processing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Electronics Association (advisory board Minnesota chapter), Minnesota Business Ptnrship., Minnesota Association Commerce and Industry. Clubs: Engineers, Minneapolis, Interlachen Country (Minneapolis).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, golf.

Connections

Married Joan M. McCormack, November 28, 1952. Children: Karen S., Elizabeth S.

Father:

Carl E. Ekberg

Mother:

Ruth (Olin) Ekberg

Spouse:

Joan M. McCormack

child:

Elizabeth S. Ekberg

child:

Karen S. Ekberg