Michael Edward Shannon

Background

Shannon, Michael Edward was born on November 21, 1936 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Francis and Mildred Veronica (Oliver) Shannon.

Education

Bachelor, University Notre Dame, 1958. Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1960.

Career

With, Continental Oil Corporation, Houston, 1960-1962; with, Gulf Oil Corporation, 1962-1975; assistant treasurer, Gulf Oil Corporation, 1970-1975; treasurer, Gulf Oil Corporation United States, Houston, 1970-1972; treasurer, Gulf Oil Corporation-Eastern Hemisphere, London, 1972-1975; treasurer, Republic Steel Corporation, Cleveland, 1975-1984; vice president, Republic Steel Corporation, Cleveland, 1978-1982; executive vice president, Republic Steel Corporation, Cleveland, 1982-1984; executive vice president, chief finance officer, Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, 1984; chief finance and administrative officer, Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, 1984-1990; president, ChemLawn Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation, Columbus, Ohio., 1988-1990; Chief Financial Officer, Ecolab Inc., 1990-1992; president Residential Superior vena cava syndrome Group, Ecolab Inc., 1990-1992; vice chairman, chief finance and administrative officer, Ecolab Inc., 1992-1995; Chairman of the Board, chief finance and administrative officer, Ecolab Inc., since 1996. Board of directors Minnesota Orchestral Association, Minneapolis, chairman.

Achievements

• Michael Edward Shannon has been listed as a noteworthy specialty chemical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Minnesota Orchestral Association, Minneapolis, chairman. Member Finance Executives Institute, National Association Manufacturers (board directors), University Club, Rolling Rock Club, Minneapolis Club, Minikahada Club, Minnesota Club.

Connections

Married A. Laura McGrath, July 4, 1964. Children: Claire Oliver Mary, Kathryn Ann Elizabeth.

Father:

Edward Francis Shannon

Mother:

Mildred Veronica (Oliver) Shannon

Spouse:

A. Laura McGrath

child:

Kathryn Ann Elizabeth Shannon

child:

Claire Oliver Mary Shannon