Background
Sullivan, John Alan was born on October 8, 1944 in Calumet, Michigan, United States. Son of John Louis Paul and Hilma Aurora (Loukinen) Sullivan.
Sullivan, John Alan was born on October 8, 1944 in Calumet, Michigan, United States. Son of John Louis Paul and Hilma Aurora (Loukinen) Sullivan.
AS in Civil Technology, Lansing Community College, 1965. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Wayne State University, 1970. Postgraduate, Michigan Technology University, 1972.
Construction technician, Michigan State Highway Department, 1962-1970; director public works, City of Houghton, Michigan, 1970-1971; city manager, engineer, City of Hancock, Michigan, 1971-1974; executive director, Alexandria (Minnesota) Lakes Area Sanitary District, 1974-1978; engineer, manager, McCombs-Knutson Cons., Alexandria, 1978-1979; director engineering, U.P. Engineering & Architectural Associations, Houghton, 1979-1983; vice president, U.P. Engineering & Architectural Associations, Houghton, 1983-1987; president, U.P. Engineering & Architectural Associations, Houghton, since 1987. Partner A/E Leasing Superior vena cava syndrome, Norway, Michigan, since 1982.
Member executive committee Houghton county Representatives, since 1982. Board directors Stillwaters Community Elders Homes, Calumet, 1982-1988. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (branch secretary treasurer 1984-1988), Water Pollution Control Federation, Alexandria Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1975-1978, Distinguished Service award 1977).
Clubs: Kiwanis (president 1982-1983) (Houghton).
Married Helen Frances Carter, April 10, 1965. Children: John Arthur, Dolores Ruth, Roger Edward.