Background
Larson, Jay Michael was born on June 5, 1943 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of J. Russell and Joan Henritte (Osthoff) Larson.
Larson, Jay Michael was born on June 5, 1943 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of J. Russell and Joan Henritte (Osthoff) Larson.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering cum laude, University Washington, 1965. Master of Science in Metallurgical Science/Primary Health Centre in Materials Science, University Washington, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgy, University Washington, 1970.
Master of Business Administration, Western Michigan University, 1991.
Research fellow, Paul D. Merica laboratories, Inco International, 1970-1976; chief engineer materials and basic processes, Eaton Corporation, Marshall, Michigan, 1976-1986; chief engineer engineering services, Eaton Corporation, Marshall, Michigan, 1986-1990; manager engineering, Eaton Corporation, Marshall, Michigan, since 1990. Board directors Eaton-Golden Technology Joint Development, Denver.
Board of directors Battle Creek (Michigan) Symphony, 1978-1982. Fellow American Society Metals, Society Automotive Engineers (chairman planning committee/community affairs 1993-1994, International Science and Technology Center chairperson). Member American Powder Metallurgy Institute, Institute Metallurgical Engineering, Joint Committee on Powder Diffraction Standards, Alpha Sigma Mu, Beta Gamma Sigma, Marshall Rotary Club (vice president, president 1991-1993), Marshall Rotary Foundation (finance advisor 1989-1994), MarshallMorning Toastmasters (vice president, president 1993-1994, district governor 1994-1995).
Married Karen Ann Frantzen, June 4, 1966. Children: Kristin Jean, Jeffrey Michael, Gregory John, Danielle Marie.