Background
Nord, Evans Allen was born on April 15, 1917 in Carver, Minnesota, United States. Son of Frank William and Elin (Johnson) Nord.
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Evans Allen Nord
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Bachelor, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakot, 1939.
Career
Program director, Station KELO-television, Sioux Falls, 1939-1949; general manager, Station KELO-television, Sioux Falls, 1949-1960; executive vice president, general manager, Station KELO-television, Sioux Falls, 1960-1975; president, general manager, Station KELO-television, Sioux Falls, since 1975. Director First City Bank Sioux Falls, since 1985.
Achievements
Membership
Captain United States Navy, 1942-1946. Fellow Augustana College Alumni Association. Member Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce (pres.1964, Business Citizen of Year, 1988), television Bureau Advertising, Broadcast Pioneers, International Radio and television Inc., Sertoma, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, Shirners.
Connections
Married Nancy Coon Nord (divorced 1952). Children: Steve, Nancy, Allen. Married Bonnie Jean White, June 9, 1956;children: Cynthia, Thomas Evans.
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Baptist -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Named Reservist of Year South Dakot Reserve Officer Association, 1962, to BroadcastersHall of Fame South Dakot Broadcasters Association, 1986. Recipient Distinguished Service award Cosmopolitan Club, 1975.Named Reservist of Year South Dakot Reserve Officer Association, 1962, to BroadcastersHall of Fame South Dakot Broadcasters Association, 1986. Recipient Distinguished Service award Cosmopolitan Club, 1975.