Background
Rodne, Kjell John was born on July 6, 1948. Came to the United States, 1959. Son of Johannes and Margit Rodne.
Rodne, Kjell John was born on July 6, 1948. Came to the United States, 1959. Son of Johannes and Margit Rodne.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1971, Master of Social Work, 1985. Certified University Association Human Resources program, 1995. PMA science of success diploma, 1996, personal computer training program diploma, 1996.
Assistant youth director Young Men’s Christian Association, Duluth, 1967-1968. Counselor Northwood, 1968-1971. Team leader, 1971-1976.
Social worker, 1976-1977. Program director, 1977-1985. Personnel director City of Duluth, 1985-1986, administrative assistant, 1986-1992.
Management consultant, 1992-1993. Administrator Northwood West, 1993-1995. Director quality assurance, 1995-1996.
Chief Executive Officer Duluth Bethel Society, 1996-1997. Director program operations Youth Continum, New Haven, 1997-2000. Director St. Croix Camps, 2000—2004.
Retired
Board directors Minnesota Council Residential Teatment Centers, St. Paul, 1977-1985, 93-96.
Member Duluth City Council, 1978-1985, president, 1981. Board directors United Development Achievement Center, Duluth, 1981-1985, United Way of Duluth, 1981-1989, Duluth Economic Development Authority, 1989-1992, Arrowhead Growth Alliance, 1990-1992, Northspan, 1991-1992. Member Lake Superior Association Labor Management (board directors 1989-1992), International City Managers Association (public policy committee 1991-1995), National Association Homes for Children.
Married Kathleen Anne Gordon, September 21, 1966. Children: Jay Robert, Lee Eric.