Background
Nelson, John was born on May 17, 1922 in Norway. Came to the United States, 1929, naturalized, 1934. Son of Sverre and Angny (Markussen) Nelson.
director manufacturing executive
Nelson, John was born on May 17, 1922 in Norway. Came to the United States, 1929, naturalized, 1934. Son of Sverre and Angny (Markussen) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Ohio State University, 1947.
With Commercial Shearing, Inc., Youngstown, Ohio, since 1947, vice president, 1957-1975, president, 1975-1983, chairman board, chief executive officer, since 1983, also director. Director Mahoning National Bank, Lamson & Sessions Company, Ohio Edison, McDonald Steel Corporation.
Trustee Youngstown Young Men's Christian Association Served as Second lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member National Association Manufacturers (board directors), Youngstown Area Chamber of Chamber (board directors) Clubs: Youngstown, Youngstown Country.
Married Ann Osberg, July 1, 1947. Children: John, Kristine, Linda.