Background
Kropper, Jon Franklin was born on July 31, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Herman J. and Clara (Kidder) Kropper.
computer manufacturing company executive
Kropper, Jon Franklin was born on July 31, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Herman J. and Clara (Kidder) Kropper.
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Dartmouth College.
Factory manager, Polaroid, Scotland, 1967-1969;
senior department manager, Polaroid, Scotland, 1969-1972;
general manager, Digital Equipment, Europe, 1972-1976;
general manager, Galway, Ireland, 1972-1976;
group manufacturing manager, Galway, Marlboro, Massachusetts, 1976-1979;
group manufacturing manager, Galway, Salem, N.H., 1976-1979;
group manufacturer manager, Galway, Westminster, Massachusetts, 1976-1979;
group manufacturing manager, Galway, Canada, 1976-1979;
executive vice president, Wang laboratories Inc., Lowell, Massachusetts, since 1979. President Wang P.R.; managing director Wang Netherlands. Board directors, president Wang Child Care Center, Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Board directors Wang Communications, Denver.
Served to Second lieutenant Army of the United States, 1957. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Married Nancy Gray, January 26, 1956. Children: Steven, Jean.