Background
Lardner, James Francis was born on May 24, 1924 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of James F. and Catharine D. (Decker) Lardner.
manufacturing company executive
Lardner, James Francis was born on May 24, 1924 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of James F. and Catharine D. (Decker) Lardner.
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 1945.
Various positions, Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois, 1946-1962; managing director, John Deere Iberica, Madrid, 1962-1967; assistant general manager, John Deere Des Moines Works, 1967-1968; assistant general manager, Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois, 1968-1969; director manufacturing engineering, Deere & Company, Moline, 1969-1980; vice president manufacturing development, Deere & Company, Moline, 1980-1982; vice president government products and component sales, Deere & Company, Moline, 1982-1985; vice president component group, Deere & Company, Moline, 1985-1986; vice president tractor and component operations, Deere & Company, Moline, since 1986. Board directors Potash Corporation Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Trustee St. Luke's Hospital, Davenport, Iowa, Putnam Museum, Davenport. Served to Lieutenant United States Navy, 1943-1946, 51-53. Member Computer and Automated Systems Association of Society Manufacturing Engineers (senior member since 1982), Illinois Society Professional Engineers, National Academy Engineering, Manufacturing StudiesBd. M C.
Married Barbara Ann Keepers, September 17, 1949. Children: Lucy Lardner, Catharine Lardner Kearney, Amy K.