Background
Jangaard, Norman Olaf was born on October 11, 1941 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Olaf Anders and Emilia (Pierog) Jangaard.
Biotechnology company executive
Jangaard, Norman Olaf was born on October 11, 1941 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Olaf Anders and Emilia (Pierog) Jangaard.
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences, San Diego State College, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 1966. Juris Doctor, University Denver, 1976.
Research scientist, Pfizer, Inc., Groton, Connecticut, 1966-1968; research scientist, Shell Development Company, Modesto, California, 1968-1972; vice president various engineering research and development, Adolph Coors Company, Golden, Colorado, 1972-1982; vice president production, Adolph Coors Company, Golden, Colorado, 1982-1983; vice president biotechnology, Adolph Coors Company, Golden, Colorado, 1983-1984; president, Coors BioTech Products Company, 1985-1991; president and chief Executive officer, Zeagen, Inc., 1992; vice president R & D, Kelco Division, Merck & Company, Inc., San Diego, since 1992. Director Coors Food Products Company, Golden, 1979-1982, McCor, Inc., since 1988. Member science advising committee United States Brewers Association, Washington, 1976-1982.
Active Wilderness Society, Denver, since 1982. Trustee Jefferson County Unit-American Cancer Society, 1979-1981. Member American Society Brewing Chemists, Master Brewers Association American, Institute Food Technologists, American Chemical Society, American Association Cereal Chemists, Industrial Biotech Association, National Feed Ingred Institute, American Bar Association, Denver Chamber of C. (participant leadership Denver 1979, member energy and environmental committee 1980-1982), Pi Kappa Alpha.
Married Brenda Lee Benson, June 30, 1963. Children: Lisa Carol, Amanda Lee.