Walter Dixon Anderson

Background

Anderson, Walter Dixon was born on July 22, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles Michael and Hazel Mildred (Fieldstad) Anderson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Emory University, 1954; Master of Arts, University Georgia, 1958.

Career

State representative, National Foundation March of Dimes, Jacksonville, Florida, 1958-1961; executive secretary, Florida Turf-Grass Association, Jacksonville, 1961-1969; executive director, Irrigation Association, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1969-1980; executive vice president, Irrigation Association, 1980-1985; executive director, Contractors Pump Bureau, 1972-1993; managing director, Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 1987-1997; retired, Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 1997.

Politics

The commitment of individual Christians to work for social and political change should be recognized as a fully legitimate form of Christian discipleship.

Views

One may feel driven by urges such as anger, lust or greed. If anybody is willing to be open to the Holy Spirit, God helps to resist evil and to live life to the full.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Society Association Executives, Washington Society Association Executives, Sigma Delta Chi.

Connections

Father:

Charles Michael Anderson

Mother:

Hazel Mildred (Fieldstad) Anderson