Background
Sommerhalder, John Edward was born on February 20, 1934 in Milwaukee. Son of Arnold Henry and Alma Josephine (Wolter) Sommerhalder.
Sommerhalder, John Edward was born on February 20, 1934 in Milwaukee. Son of Arnold Henry and Alma Josephine (Wolter) Sommerhalder.
Bachelor of Science, Regis University, 1960. Certified in urban policy, Brookings Institution, 1968.
Vice president, general manager Rio Rancho Estates, Albuquerque, 1964-1970. President Tenneco West, Inc., Bakersfield, California, 1970-1973. Vice president housing division Wylain, Inc., Dallas, 1973-1974.
Vice president real estate and land development Dale Bellamah Corporation, Albuquerque, 1975-1976. President Aetna Diversified Properties, Scottsdale, 1975-1980, Transcontinental Properties, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1980-1983, MCO Properties, Inc., Fountain Hills, 1983-1993, Horizon Corporation, Fountain Hills, 1983-1993, also board directors. President Network Security Services for Java Ltd., from 1993.
Board directors Fountain Hills Bank.
President March of Dimes, Albuquerque, 1968, United Way Fund, Bakersfield, 1971. Director economic development committee State of California, Bakersfield, 1971-1973. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1953-1954.
Member Lloyds of London, Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, California City of Chamber (board directors, officer 1965-1974).
Married Susan Helen Steinke, November 17, 1956. Children: Lisa, Thomas, Linda Sue, Steven.