Background
Nelson, Robert John was born on January 4, 1935 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Eskil Mathias and Thelma Margaretha (Raz) Nelson.
marketing professional company executive
Nelson, Robert John was born on January 4, 1935 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Eskil Mathias and Thelma Margaretha (Raz) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1957. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1961.
Synthetic detergent manager Procter & Gamble, Long Beach, California, 1961-1963. Assistant chief chemist Publications Paper Company, Oregon City, Oregon, 1963-1965. International manager Neptune Micro Floc Inc., Corvallis, 1965-1971.
Vice president, partner Arthur Forsyth Company, Portland, 1971-1981. Marketing director Sandwell International, 1981-1984. Vice president sales and marketing Rovang Inc., since 1984.
Chairman Duniway School Citizens Advisory Committee, Portland, 1975. Member Valve Manufacturers Association (representative), American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Management Association, Technology Association Pulp and Paper Industry, Instrument Society of America (section president 1978-1979). Clubs: Agenda (president 1975-1976), Multnomah Athletic.
Married Emily Elizabeth Johnson, March 16, 1956. Children: Lisa, Jana, Kristina, Britta.