Background
Carlson,, John I. was born on February 23, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John I. and Laura May (Wheeler) Carlson.
Carlson,, John I. was born on February 23, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John I. and Laura May (Wheeler) Carlson.
AB cum laude, Harvard University, 1950.
Former president, chief executive officer The Carlson Group, Inc., Cochituate, Massachusetts. Board directors Baybank Harvard Trust Company, Aldrich Company Inc., Carlson Alsaudia, Home Service Broadcasting Inc. Executive director American Arab Association Commerce and Industry.
Director Home Broadcasting SVC.
Trustee, vice chairman New England Deaconess Hospital. Incorporator Goodwill Industries. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Member National Constructors Association, Society Harvard Engineers and Scientists, American Management Association, World Business Council, Middle East Institute, National Council United States-Arab Relations Clubs: President (Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts). President' Fellow (Wentworth Institute).
Married Doris Elizabeth Garabedian, June 23, 1950. Children: Kristen, Laura, John III, Stephanie.