Background
Benson, Donald Erick was born on June 1, 1930 in Minneapolis. Son of Fritz and Annie (Nordstrom) Benson.
Benson, Donald Erick was born on June 1, 1930 in Minneapolis. Son of Fritz and Annie (Nordstrom) Benson.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Minnesota, 1955.
From staff to partnership, Arthur Andersen & Company, Minneapolis, 1955-1968;
president, MEI Corporation, Minneapolis, 1968-1986;
president, MEI Diversified Inc., Minneapolis, 1986-1994;
executive vice president, Marquette Bancshares, Inc., Minneapolis, since 1992;
also board directors. Board directors Mesaba Holdings, Inc., Minnesota Twins Baseball Club, Massachusetts Mutual Corporation Investors, Massachusetts Mutual Participation Investors, Delta BeverageGroup, Inc., National Merc. bank corporation. Chairman Health Systems Minnesota.
Director Swedish Council American and its Royal Round Table.
Chairman Bethel University Foundation, St. Paul. Past chairman Park Nicollet Medical Services, Minneapolis. Past president Boys and Girls Clubs.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Minnesota Certified Public Accountant Society, Minneapolis Club, Interlachen Country Club.
Children: Linda K., Nancy A., Stephen D. Married Roberta Mann, 1992.