Background
Simon, Joseph B. was born on August 15, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Leo and Yetta (Sels) Simon.
Scrap metal processing executive
Simon, Joseph B. was born on August 15, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Leo and Yetta (Sels) Simon.
Bachelor in Accounting, Michigan State University, 1949.
General manager, Simon Automotive Supply, Alma, Michigan, 1949-1952; superintendent, Alma Iron and Metal Company, 1952-1955; assistant manager, Alma Iron and Metal Company, 1955-1960; general manager, Alma Iron and Metal Company, 1960-1974; president, Alma Iron and Metal Company, Inc., 1974-1987; president, American Institute of Management Resources, Alma, since 1988. Board directors Commercial National Bank, since 1988.
Member Institute Scrap Recycling Industries (president Michigan chapter 1977-1979), Institute Scrap Iron and Steel (board directors 1980-1981), National Association Supply Corporation (board directors since 1970, president 1983-1985), Scrap Iron and Steel Insurance Trust (trustee since 1985), Pine River Country Club, Hunters Run Country Club, Masons, Shriners, Rotary (president Alma-St. Louis 1971-1972).
Married Paula Constance Baron, October 30, 1949. Children: David, Roger, Sharon.