John Corbyn Rooks

Background

Rooks, John Corbyn was born on June 15, 1940 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Son of H. Corbyn and Virginia (Felton) Rooks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1964.

Career

Vice president engineering, Braemar Corporation, Burnsville, Minnesota, 1975-1987; vice president engineering, Printware Inc., Mendota Heights, Minnesota, 1987-1990; vice president microwave division, Rho Delta Inc., Mankato, Minnesota, 1990-1992; contract engineer, program manager, United States Satellite Broadcasting, St. Paul, 1993-1994; president, Chief Executive Officer, Mitor Industries Inc., Mankato, since 1994; also board directors, Mitor Industries Inc., Mankato. Member American national standards institute-X335, 1980-1987.

Achievements

• John Corbyn Rooks has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing executive, engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman Planning and Zoning Commission, Rice County, Minnesota, 1994, chairman, 1995. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ).

Interests

• Avocation: amateur radio.

Connections

Married Marjorie Putnam, August 20, 1966. Children: Katie E., James M.

Father:

H. Corbyn Rooks

Mother:

Virginia (Felton) Rooks

Spouse:

Marjorie Putnam

child:

James M. Rooks

child:

Katie E. Rooks