Background
Groves, Franklin Nelson was born on December 28, 1930 in Minneapolis. Son of Frank Malvon and Hazel Olive (Nelson) Groves.
construction company executive
Groves, Franklin Nelson was born on December 28, 1930 in Minneapolis. Son of Frank Malvon and Hazel Olive (Nelson) Groves.
Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction, University of Minnesota, 1954.
With, Society of Jesus (Jesuit) Groves & Sons Company, Minneapolis, since 1954; vice president, treasurer, Society of Jesus (Jesuit) Groves & Sons Company, Minneapolis, 1964-1969; president, Society of Jesus (Jesuit) Groves & Sons Company, Minneapolis, 1969-1980, 88-; Chairman of the Board, Society of Jesus (Jesuit) Groves & Sons Company, since 1971; also director, president subsidiary corporations, Society of Jesus (Jesuit) Groves & Sons Company, 1964-1988.
President, trustee Groves Foundation. Honorary board directors Groves Learning Center Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1956. Member Moles, Beavers, Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Kappa Sigma.
Clubs: Thoroughbred of America, LaFayette Country (Wayzata, Minnesota).
Married Carolyn Mary Thomas, July 31, 1954. Children: Catherine Mary, Elizabeth Ann Richardson, Franklin N. Junior.