George James Tyson

Background

Tyson, George James was born on September 20, 1931 in Watertown, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Elmer and Norma Ann (Goelte) Tyson.

Education

Degree, Madison Science District, 1984.

Career

Self-employed farmer, Watertown, 1945-1969. Real estate sales representative Empire Realty, Madison, Wisconsin, 1969-1970. Owner, sales representative Futura Realty, 1970-1973.

President T&J Construction Company, Adams, Wisconsin, 1974-1976. Sales manager Sandwater Equipment Company, Westfield, 1977-1978. Manager research and development Biohol Development Company, Madison, 1979-1982.

President, director Food & Energy Breakthru, Inc., since 1982, Xylan, Inc., Madison, since 1985. Chief executive officer, chairman board Fiber Farms, Inc., since 1987. Consultant Madison area Technology College, since 1987.

Achievements

• George James Tyson has been listed as a noteworthy biotechnology company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Manager Watertown Junior Baseball League, 1950-1954. Leader Watertown 4-H Club, 1954-1958. Member William F. Renk Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Organization (national board directors, state secretary 1961-1962).

Connections

Married Ruth Ann McKay, September 20, 1987. Children: Susan, Theresa, George M., Gerald, Mary Debera.

Father:

George Elmer Tyson

Mother:

Norma Ann (Goelte) Tyson

Spouse:

Ruth Ann McKay

child:

George M. Tyson

child:

Gerald Tyson

child:

Theresa Tyson

child:

Susan Tyson

child:

Mary Debera Tyson