Born in Hannaford, North Dakota, January 6, 1920. Attended Hannaford Public Schools. Graduated from North Dakota State University with a BS degree from College of Arts and Science in 1942. Served as Infantry Officer in World War II, from 1942-45.
He served as: President of North Dakota Hospital Assn. President of Upper Midwest Hospital Assn. Member of Board of Regents, American College of Hospital Administrators. Member of House of Delegates, American Hospital Assn. Chairman of American Hospital Assn. Accounting and Business Practices Committee. Officer and member of Board of Trustees of Blue Cross of North Dakota for 19 years.
Served as: President NDSU Alumni Assn. President of Fargo Country Club. President of NDSU Team Makers Club. Member Board of Directors of Fargo Chamber of Commerce. Chairman of NDSU Field house Fund Drive.
Recipient of: NDSU "Honorary Alumnus Award", 1966 Homecoming. NDSU Business Economics Club, Outstanding Arts and Sciences Alumni Award, 1969. NDSU Alumni Achievement Award, 1973. North Dakota Hospital Assn. Special Service Award, 1973. Honorary Letterman NDSU Lettermen's Club, 1973. Honorary Member NDSU Athletic Hall of Fame, 1978.
Professional Organizations: Fellow of American College of Hospital Administrators. Personal Member of American Hospital Assn.
Other Activities: NDSU Team Makers Club Membership Drive Chairman. Member Board of Directors, First National Bank and Trust Co., Fargo. Member Board of Directors, NDSU Development Foundation. President St. Luke's Hospital, 1951-1977, retired.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 162