Background
Anderson, John Leonard was born on July 27, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer G. and Florence (Peterson) Anderson.
Anderson, John Leonard was born on July 27, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer G. and Florence (Peterson) Anderson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1951, Master of Business Administration, 1960. Technology developer Diversey Corporation, Chicago, 1951-1953. Salesman George C. Peterson Company, Chicago, 1955-1957, American Potash & Chemical, Chicago, New York City, 1957-1966.
Sales manager Cominco American, Spokane, Washington, 1966-1973, vice president marketing, 1973-1982, president, chief Executive officer, 1982-1985, also board directors.
President Chemicals and Fertilizers division, Cominco Limited., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1986, also board directors.
Technology developer Diversey Corporation, Chicago, 1951—1953. Salesman George C. Peterson Company, 1955—1957, American Potash & Chemical, Chicago, New York City, 1957—1966. Sales manager Cominco American, Spokane, Washington, 1966—1973, vice president marketing, 1973—1982, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1982—1985, also board directors.
President Chemicals and Fertilizers division Cominco Ltd., Calgary, Canada, since 1986, also board directors Canada. Corporal United States Army, 1953-1955.
Served to corporal United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Potash Phosphate Institute (director), The Fertilizer Institute (directory).
Married Patricia Ann Burtwell, October 30, 1954 (divorced January 1986). Children: Bryan John, Kimberly Sconce. Married Leslie Wallace, April 26, 1986.