Background
Colburn, Michael John was born on June 13, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Lawrence and Edna Marie (Eviston).
Colburn, Michael John was born on June 13, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Lawrence and Edna Marie (Eviston).
Bachelor in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ohio State University, 1964. Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1986.
Industrial engineer Timken Company, Columbus, 1964-1967. Industrial engineering manager Anchor Hocking, Jacksonville, Florida, 1967-1970, Ross Laboratories, Columbus, 1970-1973. Grad teaching associate Ohio State University, 1984-1986.
Graduate research associate The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, since 1986. President Colburn and Associates, since 1973.
Chairman Franklin County Rural Zoning Commission, Ohio, 1981-1986. Vice chairman Franklin County Democratic Party, Columbus, 1977-1981, executive committee, 1976-1985. Ch-chair Ohio CoalitionAdult Learning, 1987.
Member American Society Training and Development (president central Ohio chapter 1985), Ohio Association Adult and Continuing Education (board directors since 1985).
Married Sharon Ann Murray, April 22, 1967. Children: Dennis, Kathryn, Danial, Nora.