Background
Larson, Roger Ted was born on October 28, 1925 in Wausa, Nebraska, United States. Son of Ted Olander and Alveda Cecilia (Johnson) Larson.
Larson, Roger Ted was born on October 28, 1925 in Wausa, Nebraska, United States. Son of Ted Olander and Alveda Cecilia (Johnson) Larson.
Bachelor of Business Administration, U. Nebraska, 1949.
Manager student union, U. Omaha, 1949-1950; assistant general manager student union, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1950-1953; accountant executive, KFOR Radio, Lincoln, 1953; sales manager, KFOR Radio, Lincoln, 1953-1957; assistant manager, KFOR Radio, Lincoln, 1957-1959; vice president, general manager, KFOR Radio, Lincoln, since 1959.
Chairman Nebraska State Emergency Communication System, Lincoln, since 1972. Trustee St. Paul Methodist Church, 1971-1975, 85-87, Bryan Hospital, 1972-1976, Bryan Hospital Foundation, since 1970, treasurer, 1985-1986, chairman, since 1986. Member Executive Board Arbor Day Foundation, 1971-1978.
Board directors Lancaster County Fair, since 1984, Lincoln Symphony, 1980-1983, Lincoln Center Association, Lincoln County Red Cross, 1980-1986. Chairman Region II Crime Commission, 1973-1978. Active numerous charitable organizations Member Nebraska Broadcasters Association (treasurer 1967-1970, president 1965-1966, 71-72, Hall of Fame), Advertising Federation, RAB, Lincoln Advertising Federation (Silver medal 1971), Government Research Institute (president 1974), Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1966-1968), Zodiac Club (president 1986), Ad Men's Gridiron Club (president 1985-1986), Rotary (board directors 1972-1974), Lincoln U. Club (board directors 1985-1989, president 1987-1988), Masons, Shriners, Royal Order Jesters.
Married Shirley Mae Laflin, June 11, 1950. Children: Ted, Tom, Susan Larson Rodenburg.
