Background
Landen, John Charles was born on December 7, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of John Charles and Marion (Doyle) Landen.
multinational company executive
Landen, John Charles was born on December 7, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of John Charles and Marion (Doyle) Landen.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Economics, Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, 1948.
Salesman 3M Company, St. Paul, 1950-1954, general sales, marketing manager, 1966-1969, department manager, 1969-1970, general manager, 1970-1971, division vice president, 1971-1975, group vice president, 1979-1985, retired, 1985. Chairman International Road Federation, Washington, 1978-1979, Highway Users Federation, Washington, 1980. Chairman subcommittee 402-government-public-private relationship National Highway Safety Advisory Committee, Washington, 1982-1983.
Trustee Baker University, 1973-1983. Chairman board Minnesota Safety Council, St. Paul, 1978-1979. President Minn Road Rescue Com, 1980.
Chairman Amendment 2 Committee, 1982. Vice president finance National Safety Council, Chicago, 1982-1983, vice chairman, 1985-1986. Served with United States Air Force, 1943-1946.
Fellow Institute Traffic Engineers (Barton W. Marsh award 1979), president industrial affiliate division (1970-1971) Lodges: Shriners. Royal Order Jesters.
Married Betty Marie Mathis, August 5, 1948. Children: Kathryn Sue (deceased), Patti Landen Winsor, Linda Carol.