Background
Watkinson, W. Grant was born on October 17, 1941 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Percy John and Betty Lou (Grant) Watkinson.
Distribution company executive
Watkinson, W. Grant was born on October 17, 1941 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Percy John and Betty Lou (Grant) Watkinson.
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1964. Master of Business Administration, University Oregon, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oregon, 1971.
Assistant professor, Pacific Lutheran U., Tacoma, 1970-1972; vice president finance, Stiles Enterprises, Portland, Oregon, 1972-1976; vice president finance, Discount Fabrics, Portland, 1976; president, Paulsen & Roles laboratories, Portland, since 1977. Board directors International Sanitary Supply Association, Chicago. Past president Preferred Distbrs., Inc., San Antonio, 1988-1989.
Married Diane Weiblen, June 25, 1966. Children: Brett, Tara.