Background
Knudson, Melvin Robert was born on October 27, 1917 in Libby, Montana, United States. Son of John and Serina (Bakken) Knudson.
business executive management consultant
Knudson, Melvin Robert was born on October 27, 1917 in Libby, Montana, United States. Son of John and Serina (Bakken) Knudson.
Bachelor of Science in Wood Chemistry, Oregon State University, 1942.
Manager quality control J. Neils Lumber Company, Libby, Montana, 1946-1955. Manager research and development Saint Regis Paper Company, Libby, 1955-1965, division director technical development, Tacoma, Washington, 1965-1969, division director short and long-range planning, 1969-1970. Executive vice president Property Holding and Development Company, Tacoma, 1970-1975.
Executive vice president and general manager United States Computers, Incorporated., Tacoma, 1975-1979.
Corporation management, organization, university governance and administration consultant, 1979. Owner Knudson Travel, Tacoma, 1981;board directors, special consultant, incorporator Larex International Corporation.
Founder, director LAREX, Incorporated., Minneapolis, 1994.
Member advisory board College Engineering, Washington State University, since 1967, chairman, 1971-1973. Trustee 1st Lutheran Church, Libby, 1948-1956, chairman, 1954-1956. Trustee School District #4, Libby, 1964-1965.
Trustee Christ Luth Church, Tacoma, 1966-1971, committee chairman. Trustee Greater Lakes Mental Health Clinic, 1969-1973, committee chairman, 1970-1973. Board regents Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, since 1969, chairman, 1976-1981.
Member Steliacoom Improvement Committee, 1971-1973. Chairman Pacific Lutheran University President Search Committee, 1974-1975. Director Wauna Dance Club, 1976-1979.
Director Pacific Lutheran University "Q" Club, 1976-1986. Board directors Tenzler Library., Tacoma, 1980-1983, Crime Stoppers, 1981-1984, Operating Night Watch, 1989. Volunteer Baby-Rocker Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Tacoma.
Lieutenant colonel Field Artillery, Paratroops, United States Army, 1941-1946. Member Washington Realtors Association, Washington Securities Sales, American Governing Boards, Center Study Democratic Institutions, Tacoma Country and Golf Club, Normana Male Chorus Club (Norwegian Singers Association American).
Married Melba Irene Joice, March 5, 1946. Children: Mark Bradley, Kevin Marie, Kari Lynne.