Background
Ricklefs, Merlin John was born on August 27, 1936 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of John G. and Myrtle C. (Bendixon) Ricklefs.
educator independent international consultant
Ricklefs, Merlin John was born on August 27, 1936 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of John G. and Myrtle C. (Bendixon) Ricklefs.
Bachelor of Science in Mech. Engineering, Iowa State University, 1960; Master of Science in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Iowa State University, 1963.
With, Advanced Sys. Development division International Business Machines Corporation, Ossining, New York, 1960-1961;
in new product development, Sys. Development division International Business Machines Corporation, Rochester, Minnesota, 1961-1976;
corporation program director storage products, International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, New York, 1976-1978;
senior level management and staff, General Sys. division International Business Machines Corporation, Rochester, Minnesota, 1978-1987;
business and system evaluation manager, International Business Machines Corporation Application Business Sys., Rochester, 1987-1989;
site quality manager, International Business Machines Corporation Application Business Sys., Rochester, 1989-1991;
international consultant and lecturer, Quality Associations International, Rochester, since 1991. 3M McKnight distinguished visiting professor University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1991-1992.
Visiting professor.Gustavus Adolphus College, since 1997. Adjunct associate professor St. Mary's University of Minnesota, since 1997. Member of advisory committee for quality leadership center Carlson School Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1994.
Member technical advisory committee center for quality Dunwoody Technology Institute, Minneapolis, since 1995. Member board examiners Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1994.
President, co-chair guarantee fund Minnesota Orchestra Association, Rochester, 1980. Chairman personnel committee Rochester Civic Theatre, 1980. Chairman professional unit United Way Guarantee Fund, Rochester, 1973.
President, chair trustees committee Gloria Dei Congregation, Rochester, 1968. Member American Society for Quality Control (senior), American Association for Higher Education, Rochester Quality Council, Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Karen Lee Anderson, September 28, 1958. Children: Linda, Lowell, Kristin.