John Allen Norlander

Background

Norlander, John Allen was born on November 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Everett C. and Anna (Hall) Norlander.

Education

Student, Carleton College, 1950. Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration, Cornell University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Johnson and Wales University, 1991.

Career

Sales manager, Hilton Hotels, Chicago, 1956-1959; national sales manager, Hilton Hotels, Washington, 1959-1960; executive assistant manager, Hilton Hotels, Chicago, 1960-1964; general manager, Hilton Hotels, St. Paul, 1965-1968; general manager, Hilton Hotels, Washington, 1968-1970; general manager, Hilton Hotels, Beverly Hills, California, 1970-1975; executive vice president, Radisson Hotel Corporation, Minneapolis, 1975-1983; president, Radisson Hotel Corporation, Minneapolis, 1984-1995; president, Chief Executive Officer, Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, Minneapolis, since 1995. Board directors Radamer Point Venture, Moscow, Diamond Cruise, Helsinki, Finland.

Achievements

• John Allen Norlander has been listed as a noteworthy hotel executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Educational Institute, Lansing, Michigan, Minneapolis Convention Bureau With United States Navy, 1953-1956, Korea. Member American Hotel Managers Association (certified), Chaine des Rotisseurs (chevallier).

Interests

• Painting, tennis.

Connections

Married Diana A. Dahl, June 29, 1957. Children: Lisa D., Erik D., Krist D., Britt H.

Father:

Everett C. Norlander

Mother:

Anna (Hall) Norlander

Spouse:

Diana A. Dahl

child:

Britt H. Norlander

child:

Erik D. Norlander

child:

Krist D. Norlander

child:

Lisa D. Norlander