Background
MacFarlane, John Charles was born on November 8, 1939 in Hallock, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ernest Edward and Mary Bell (Yates) MacF.
MacFarlane, John Charles was born on November 8, 1939 in Hallock, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ernest Edward and Mary Bell (Yates) MacF.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University North Dakota, 1961.
Staff engineer, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, Mn., 1961-1964; division engineer, Otter Tail Power Company, Jamestown, North Dakota, 1964-1971; division manager, Otter Tail Power Company, Langdon, North Dakota, 1972-1978; vice president planning and control, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, 1978-1980; executive vice president, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, 1981-1982; president and chief Executive officer, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, since 1982; also board directors, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls now chairman, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls. Board directors Northwest Bank, Fergus Falls, Pioneer Mutual Insurance Company.
President Langdon City Commission, 1974-1978. Chairman Fergus Falls Port Authority, 1985-1986. Board directors Minnesota Association Commerce and Industry, Minnesota Safety Council, Edison Electric Institute, Village Family Services, Fargo.
Board directors University North Dakota Energy Research Advisory Council Served with United States Army, 1962-1964. Member American Management Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (chairman Red River chapter), University North Dakota Alumni Association, Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce Lodges: Rotary, Masons.
Married Eunice Darlene Axvig, April 13, 1963. Children: Charles, James, William.