Background
Nordstrand, Raymond William was born on September 13, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Nels Eric and Frida Elise (Kuehl) Nordstrand.
broadcasting company executive
Nordstrand, Raymond William was born on September 13, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Nels Eric and Frida Elise (Kuehl) Nordstrand.
Bachelor, Northwestern University, 1953. Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Columbia College, 1985.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Shimer College, 1987.
Instructor economics, Northwestern University, Evanston, 1953-1955; announcer, Station WFMT, Chicago, 1953-1957; assistant manager, Station WFMT, Chicago, 1957-1963; commercial manager, Station WFMT, Chicago, 1963-1968; station manager, Station WFMT, Chicago, 1968-1970; general manager, Station WFMT, Chicago, 1970-1985; president, Station WFMT, Chicago, since 1970; president WFMT Fine Arts Network, Station WFMT, Chicago director WFMT Fine Arts Circuit, Station WFMT, Chicago public, Chicago magazine, 1970-1985; director development, Chicago magazine, since 1990. With Cinema/Chicago, 1978-1988, chairman, trustee.
Trustee, Old Town School of Folk Music. Board governors Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Board directors Lyric Opera Chicago, Arts & Business Council Chicago.
Member Concert Museum Broadcasters Association (executive committee, chairman 1975-1976), City and Regional Magazine Association (vice president, executive committee), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Susan Diane Ports, June 15, 1963 (divorced). 1 child, Susan Erika.