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Vernon J. Anderson

Class of 1960Vern Anderson black and white
Inducted September 27, 2013

Education:

  • Jefferson High School – 1960
  • Henley Management College in England

Accomplishments/Work History:

  • CEO & Co-Founder – Douglas Machines, Inc.
  • CEO – Douglas Scientific
  • Past Chairman of the Board – Davis Engineering (Deerwood), Dimension Industries (Minneapolis), Streamfeeder (Minneapolis)
  • Co-Founder – Andes Tower Hills
  • Co-Founder – Unity Foundation, A Community Faith-Building Non-Profit
  • Former Chairman of the Board – Praise FM (Osakis, Willmar, Ortonville, Minneapolis)
  • Co- Founder – KCGN Christian Radio Station
  • Board Member – Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Bethany Home, Living Waters Church, Lowell Lundstrom Ministries, Knute Nelson/Grand Arbor, and Wells Fargo.

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