Background
Blomquist, Roger Vincent was born on February 11, 1944 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States. Son of William Thure and Ellen Dagmar Blomquist.
environment engineering company executive
Blomquist, Roger Vincent was born on February 11, 1944 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States. Son of William Thure and Ellen Dagmar Blomquist.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1971. Graduate, Management Institute University Minnesota, 1985.
Executive development program Cornell University, 1976. Agronomist International Minerals and Chemical Company, Libertyville, Illinois, 1966. Research associate University Wisconsin, Madison, 1966—1970.
Postdoctoral research fellow University Guelph, Canada, 1971. Vice president, treasurer, director National Biocentric Inc., St. Paul, 1971—1979. Branch manager Environmental Research Group, 1979—1982.
Vice president, general manager Braun Environmental Laboratories, since 1982. Member advisory committee Rice Creek Watershed District. Member Ramsey County Engineering and Environmental Advisory Committee.
Delaware county convention Democratic Farm Labor Party, 1972, delegate, district convention, 1972, 1976, 1976, precinct vice chairman, 1976—1978. Member New Brighton City Council, 1978—1985, mayor, 1978—1985. President Ramsey County League of Local Governments, 1984—1985.
Member Park Board, 1977—1979, Planning Commission, since 1986. Member of New Brighton Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1973), American Society Agronomy, Sales and Marketing Executives, Izaak Walton League, Air Pollution Control Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, Minnesota Association Environmental Professionals, National Association Environmental Professionals, Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi.
Married Patricia Ann Beaty, September 6, 1969. Children: Jason, Matthew.