Background
Nyquist, John Davis was born on May 28, 1918 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Eliud and Linnea (Widen) Nyquist.
radio manufacturing company executive
Nyquist, John Davis was born on May 28, 1918 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Eliud and Linnea (Widen) Nyquist.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Illinois, 1941.
With, Collins Radio Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., since 1941; vice president, general manager Iowa region, Collins Radio Company, Cedar Rapids, 1965-1969; vice president operations, Collins Radio Company, 1969-1970; senior vice president, Collins Radio Company, 1970-1973; also director, Collins Radio Company retired, 1973; consultant, Rockwell-Collins. Director Norwest Bank Iowa N.A. (formerly Peoples Bank & Trust Company), Cedar Rapids.
Board directors American Cancer Society, Young Men’s Christian Association, St. Lukes Hospital. Member Iowa Manufacturers Association, American Management Association, American Institute Industrial Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce (director) Clubs: Cedar Rapids Country.
Married Alice Schmidt, June 5, 1942. 1 child, Sarah Lynn.