Background
Hoelscher, Douglas Richard was born on August 1, 1938 in St. Paul. Son of Elmer Ernest and Hortense Veronica (Bronson) Hoelscher.
educator engineering company executive
Hoelscher, Douglas Richard was born on August 1, 1938 in St. Paul. Son of Elmer Ernest and Hortense Veronica (Bronson) Hoelscher.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1961; graduate program for management development, Harvard University, 1976.
Process engineer, Modine Manufacturing Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1961-1963; manufacturing engineer, Trane Company, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1963-1968; manager, manufacturing engineer, Chrysler Corporation, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1968-1973; senior vice president, Tennant Company, Minneapolis, since 1973. Adjunct Professor St. Thomas U., St. Paul, since 1988.
Board directors Courage Center, Minneapolis, 1987. Member National Society of Professional Engineers (Outstanding Achievement award 1990), Minnesota Society Professional Engineers (Distinguished Engineering Achievement award 1990).
Married Barbara Jean Thorson, December 30, 1960. Children: Steven, Donna Hoelscher Olson, Scott.