Background
Tacheny, John Charles was born on February 16, 1948 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Cletus Nicholas and Christine (Schneider) Tacheny.
Tacheny, John Charles was born on February 16, 1948 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Cletus Nicholas and Christine (Schneider) Tacheny.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with high distinction, University of Minnesota, 1972; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1978; student, Study Mission, Japan, 1986; Master of Business Administration, College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, 1988.
Senior mechanic engineer, TCM Lab 3M Company, St. Paul, 1972-1978; director marketing, product development, Truth division SPX Corporation, Owatonna, Minnesota, since 1979; division general manager of Twin Tool, St. Paul, Minnesota, since 1991.
President Owatonna Sports Boosters Club, 1986-1989. Treasurer Owatonna Basketball Association, 1986-1987, Owatonna Parent Communication Network, 1988-1991. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Association for Operations Management, Rotary, Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Patricia Lee Jude, December 19, 1970. Children: Michael, Julie, Lori, Katie.