Background
Benson, Joseph Kenneth was born on August 1, 1943 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, United States. Son of Kenneth R. and Dorothy E. (Meyers) Benson.
Accounting systems professional
Benson, Joseph Kenneth was born on August 1, 1943 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, United States. Son of Kenneth R. and Dorothy E. (Meyers) Benson.
Bachelor of Science in Business, University of Minnesota, 1971.
Field engineer, NCR, Waukegan, Illinois, 1963-1966; accountant, Fingerhut, Minneapolis, 1970-1971; controller, Palm Industries, Litchfield, Minnesota, 1972-1973; controller, Willmar (Minnesota) Municipal Utilities, 1974-1975; controller, St. Cloud (Minnesota) White Truck Sales, 1976; instructor, St. Cloud Business College, since 1981; president, Air Corps-SYT Accounting Systems, Inc., St. Cloud, since 1977.
Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Clear Lake, since 1986. Board directors Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, 1988-1992. Campaign assistant United Way, 1983-1984.
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1966-1969, Vietnam. Member National Association Accountants (board directors 1978-1983, 88-92), Minnesota Society Certified Public Accountant's, Institute Management Accountants, St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce (committee member 1982-1988, Community Leadership award 1986), Tri-County Humane Society, Minnesota Conservation Federation, Minnesota University Alumni Association, Minnesota State Sheriff's Association.
Married Virginia K. Cook, July 6, 1963. Children: Brent, Renee.