Background
Tapper, Gordon Adams was born on February 20, 1928 in Milwaukee. Son of Harry J. and Orpha E. (Baumgarner) Tapper.
human resources association executive
Tapper, Gordon Adams was born on February 20, 1928 in Milwaukee. Son of Harry J. and Orpha E. (Baumgarner) Tapper.
Bachelor of Science, Milton College, 1951; postgraduate, University of Wisconsin postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Consultant, researcher, The Employer's Association, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1968-1988; president, The Employer's Association, Grand Rapids, 1988-1995. Trustee Grand Valley Blood Program, Grand Rapids, since 1988. Adjunct facultyGrand Valley State University, University of Minnesota.
With United States Navy, 1945-1947. Member National Industrial Council of the National Manufacturers Association, Industrial Relations Research Association (trustee, secretary), Exchange Club (past president 1983-1984), Doric Lodge-Masons (class director), Saladin Shrine-Masons, West Michigan Business Group on Health Advisory Board.
Married Shirley Jayne Kenan, March 15, 1952. Children: Jeffrey A., Laurel Ham, Sue Ellen Carey, Diane Carey.
