Background
Holcomb, David Nelson was born on September 12, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Hollis Nelson and Kathryn June (Bieg) Holcomb.
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David Nelson Holcomb
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David Nelson Holcomb, American food company executive, chemist. Fellow, National Science Foundation, 1962-1964; Regents scholar, University Nebraska, 1958-1960. Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute Food Technology, American Society for Quality Control, American Oil Chemists Society (co-chairman short courses since 1982), Chicago Chemists Club (president 1983-1984), American Chemical Society.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Ill, 1962. Master of Business Administration,, Roosevelt University, 1977.
Career
Postdoctoral fellow University California-Berkeley, 1962—1964. Research scientist United States Department Agriculture, Philadelphia, 1964—1966. With Kraft, Inc. Research and Development, Glenview, Illinois, from 1966, group leader physical chemistry, 1970, manager basic food science laboratory, 1980—1986, manager physical chemistry laboratory, 1986—1988, technical manager, from 1988.
Adjunct professor business Roosevelt University, Chicago, from 1978. Adjunct professor chemistry Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, from 1984. Member advisory board Truman College, Chicago, 1982—1984.
Precinct captain Maine-Niles Township, Republican Orgns, Illinois, from 1966.
Achievements
Membership
Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute Food Technology, American Society for Quality Control, American Oil Chemists Society (co-chairman short courses since 1982), Chicago Chemists Club (president 1983-1984), American Chemical Society.
Interests
Connections
Married Doris Marie Kenner, May 1, 1965. Children: Timothy D., Mark D., Samuel D., Kathryn M.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1958
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1962
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1977
Career
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1962 - 1964
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1964 - 1966
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1970