Melvin Dana Baldwin, II

Background

II, Melvin Dana Baldwin, was born on September 8, 1941 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Belknap and Lois Virginia Baldwin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University Michigan, 1964. M.Mgmt., Northwestern University, 1983. Production engineer Oliver Machinery Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1964-1965, sales engineer, 1965-1970, vice president sales, 1970-1984, president, 1984.

Director International Woodworking Fair, Wahsington, Atlanta, 1984, chairman, 1986-1988.

Board dirs.YMCA, Grand Rapids, 1976-1978, Grand Rapids Art Museum, 1977.

Career

Production engineer Oliver Machinery Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1964—1965, sales engineer, 1965—1970, vice president sales, 1970—1984, president, since 1984. Director International Woodworking Fair, Wahsington, Atlanta, since 1984, chairman, 1986—1988.

Achievements

• Melvin Dana Baldwin, II has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Grand Rapids, 1976—1978, Grand Rapids Art Museum, since 1977. Member of Wood Machinery Manufacturers American (board directors 1975-1980, vice president 1980-1982, president 1982-1984), Kent Country Club (Grand Rapids), University Club (board directors 1975-1980), Grand Rapids Yacht Club (treasurer 1978-1980), Rotary (board directors Grand Rapids 1981-1983).

Interests

• Reading; sailing; skiing. Tennis; racquetball.

Connections

Married Mary Nell Wiese, September.13, 1969. Children: Peter Dana, John Belknap, Mary Elizabeth.

Father:

Ralph Belknap Baldwin

Mother:

Lois Virginia Baldwin

Spouse:

Mary Nell Wiese

child:

Peter Dana II

child:

John Belknap II

child:

Mary Elizabeth II