Background
Johnson, Donald Edward was born on June 5, 1924 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. Son of Chris E. and E. and Jacolyn (Johnson) Hansen.
government official farm supply executive
Johnson, Donald Edward was born on June 5, 1924 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. Son of Chris E. and E. and Jacolyn (Johnson) Hansen.
Student, Iowa State University, 1946. Student, Eastern Oregon College Education, LaGrande, 1943. Doctor of Laws, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1971.
Secretary-treasurer Johnson Hatcheries Inc., West Branch, Iowa, 1947-1961. President D.J. Services, Inc., 1961-1969, 77–, West Branch Farm Supply, Inc., 1961-1969, 77–. Secretary-treasurer S. J. Poultry Company, Inc., West Branch and Waterloo, 1956-1969, 77–.
Vice president Master of Engineering-JON Fertilizers Inc., Oxford, Iowa, 1956-1965. Chairman board Protein Blenders Inc., Iowa City, 1961-1966. Member administrator veterans affairs VA Central Office, Washington, 1969-1974.
Deputy assistant secretary commerce for domestic and international business, 1974-1977. Administrative assistant to Sen. Roger Jepsen (Iowa), 1983-1985.
Executive director National Credit Union Administration, since 1985.
Chairman Iowa chapter Crusade for Freedom, 1954, 57, United States Civil Rights Commission, 1958. Iowa advisory member United States Commission Civil Rights, 1959-1960. President West Branch Community Parent-Teachers Association, 1960, West Branch Heritage Foundation, 1956-1966.
Member President's Domestic Council, 1972. President Herbert Hoover Library Association, 1977-1983, Councilman, West Branch, 1948-1949, 66-67. Served with infantry Army of the United States, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Served with infantry Army of the United States, China. Member American Legion (Commander Iowa 1952-1953, member national executive committee from Iowa 1957-1961, national Commander 1964-1965), Iowa Feed and Grain Association, American Feed Manufacturers Association, West Branch Chamber of Commerce (president 1947-1948).
Married Mary Jean Suchomel, October 13, 1947. Children– Alan, David, Brian, Kevin, Julie, Kurt, Joan, Robert, Beth, Susan Carol.