Background
Vrana, Verlon Kenneth was born on June 25, 1925 in Seward, Nebraska, United States. Son of Anton and Florence (Walker) Vrana.
administrator professional conservationist
Vrana, Verlon Kenneth was born on June 25, 1925 in Seward, Nebraska, United States. Son of Anton and Florence (Walker) Vrana.
Student, University Nebraska, 1959-1962; Bachelor of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1967; Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1970; management course, Harvard University, 1979.
Field technician, Soil Conservation Svc., USDA, Seward, 1948-1958;
watershed planner, consultant, Soil Conservation Svc., USDA, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1958-1962;
member personnel staff, Soil Conservation Svc., USDA, Washington, 1962-1972;
director personnel division, Soil Conservation Svc., USDA, Washington, 1972-1976;
assistant administrator for management, Soil Conservation Svc., USDA, Washington, 1976-1979;
associate deputy chief for administration, Soil Conservation Svc., USDA, Washington, 1979-1980;
chief planning division, Nebraska Natural Resources Committee, Lincoln, 1980-1988;
owner-farmer, Blue Ridge Farm, Seward, 1980-1989;
executive vice president, Soil and Water Conservation Society, Ankeny, Iowa., 1989-1991;
president, Vrana Associations, Seward, Nebraska, since 1992. Board directors, secretary N.E. Natural Resources District, York, Nebraska, 1988-1989. Board directors Cattle National Bank, Seward.
Alternate director Renewable Natural Resources Foundation, Washington, 1989-1991.
Member Committee on Ministry Presbyterian Church United States of America, 1986-1989, elder, since 1970. Vice moderator Homestead Presbytery, 1989. Treasurer Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, 1992-1997.
Member Seward City Council, 1998-2002, 04—. Fellow Soil and Water Conservation Society (president Northeast Council 1986, Presidential citation 1989), Isaac Walton League (director Seward chapter 1984-1989), National Wildlife Federation (soil conservationist of year award 1987), Seward Grange (officer 1984-1989, 92-99), Shriner, Kiwanis (Distinguished President Seward chapter 1996-1997).
Married Elaine Janet Flowerday, June 5, 1949. Children: Verlon Rodney, Timothy James, Carolyn Elaine, Jon David.