James Ellsworth Carlson

Background

Carlson, James Ellsworth was born on February 12, 1934 in Pennock, Minnesota, United States. Son of Irving Leonard and Pearl (Johnson) Carlson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1957.

Career

Teacher biology, Jackson (Michigan) High School, 1957-1959; member of staff, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, St. Louis, 1959-1964; manager, Logos Bookstore, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1968-1974; executive director, Association Logos Bookstores, Ann Arbor, 1974-1978; president, Spring Arbor Distbrs., Ann Arbor, 1978-1986; vice chairman, founder, Spring Arbor Distbrs., Belleville, Michigan, 1986-1992; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Spring Arbor Distbrs., Belleville, Michigan, since 1993.

Achievements

• James Ellsworth Carlson has been listed as a noteworthy wholesale distribution executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Wholesale Booksellers Association (board directors 1984-1986).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, skiing, designing homes.

Connections

Married Priscilla Ann Lundberg, July 6, 1961. Children: Daniel, Ted, Juliana.

Father:

Irving Leonard Carlson

Mother:

Pearl (Johnson) Carlson

Spouse:

Priscilla Ann Lundberg

child:

Juliana Carlson

child:

Ted Carlson

child:

Daniel Carlson