Background
Groschen, Ralph Edward was born on August 2, 1945 in Minneapolis. Son of William John and Katherine Julia(Ludwig) Groschen.
Groschen, Ralph Edward was born on August 2, 1945 in Minneapolis. Son of William John and Katherine Julia(Ludwig) Groschen.
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, University of Minnesota, 1968, Bachelor of Arts Agriculture Education, 1975. Adult farm business management instructor School District 640, Wabasso, Minnesota, 1975-1978. District sales manager Standard Chemical Manufacturing Company, Omaha, 1978.
Consultant, management training seminar leader Sandy Corporation, Southfield, Michigan, 1978-1980.
Agriculture resource management coordinator Hennepin Technology Centers, Minneapolis, 1979-1986. Consultant writer Control Data Corporation.
Chairman Minnesota-Grown Promotion Group, 1983-1985, executive director, 1986-1987. President Groschen Incorporated., Stillwater, Minnesota First alternate National Honey Promotion Board, 1986-1988.
Director department agriculture marketing and promotions division Minnesota Department Agriculture, Saint Paul.
Instructor Association, National Vocational Agriculture Instructor, North American Agricultural Marketing Officials Association (secretary, treasurer).
Served with United States Army, 1978-1979. Member Minnesota Vocational Agriculture.
Married Sandra Jo Scullen, June 19, 1970. Children: Chad, Michelle, Alicia, Luke, Matthew.