Background
Persson, Erland Karl was born on October 9, 1923 in Soderala, Sweden. Arrived in the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1953.
executive researcher electrical engineer
Persson, Erland Karl was born on October 9, 1923 in Soderala, Sweden. Arrived in the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1953.
Came to the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1953. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1955.
Registered profile engineer, Minnesota Principal engineer General Mills, Minneapolis, 1956-1961. Vice president engineering Electro-Craft Corporation, Hopkins, Minnesota, 1961-1972, vice president research and development, 1972-1983, senior vice president, chief technical officer, 1983-1986. President Erland Persson Company, Minneapolis, 1987.
Member mechanical engineering advisory committee University Minnesota. Board directors Minnesota High Technology Council, 1984—1986, member, 1987. Fellow: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life.
Member industrial drives committee), Audio Engineering Society (life. Founder midwest chapter 1974). Member: Eta Kappa Nu.
Married Elaine Darm; children: Ann Monn, Eric.