Background
Christensen, Donald J. was born on November 1, 1934 in Eureka, California, United States. Son of Sophus and Catherine DeWolf (Dickson) Christensen.
Christensen, Donald J. was born on November 1, 1934 in Eureka, California, United States. Son of Sophus and Catherine DeWolf (Dickson) Christensen.
Bachelor of Architecture, University California, Berkeley, 1958. Master in City Planning, Yale University, 1969.
Architect John Bolles & Ernest Born, San Francisco, 1960, George Matsumoto, San Francisco, 1963-1965, DeMars & Reay, Berkeley, California, 1965. Architect, urban designer Hoberman & Wasserman, New York City, 1968. City and regional planner Grunwald & Crawford, Hanford, California, 1969-1972.
Principal Donald Christensen, American Institute of Architects, 1972-1991. Senior partner Christensen & Rhoads, Architects, since 1991.
Commissioner History Resources Commission, Hanford, 1980-1988 (chairman 1985-1986). Board directors California Roadside Council, San Francisco, 1972-1974. Member American Institute of Architects (president Sequoia section 1980-1981, award of honor for design 1989), Society of America Registered Architects, Hanford Improvement Association (board directors since 1995, president 1995-1996, Service award 1996, beautification award 1974), Rotary (treasurer 1997-1998).
Married Mary Frances McGrew, September 27, 1960. Children: Karen R., Mara M.