Marilyn Carlson Nelson

Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Born Marilyn Carlson
(1939-08-19) August 19, 1939
Residence Long Lake, Minnesota, US
Nationality American
Alma mater Smith College
Known for co-owner, former chairman and CEO, Carlson
Board member of Carlson
Spouse(s) Glen Nelson (d. 2013)
Children 4
Parent(s) Curt Carlson

Marilyn Carlson Nelson (born August 19, 1939) is an American businesswoman, the co-owner of Carlson, a hotel and travel company, and its former chairman and CEO.[1]

Early life

She was born in 19 August 1939,[2] the daughter of Curt Carlson, who founded the company in 1938.[1] She received a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 1961.[3]

Career

She joined the board of Carlson in 1973.[4] After her father's death in 1999, she took over as CEO.[1] She shares ownership of the company with her sister Barbara Carlson Gage.[1]

She has been a main board director of Qwest Communications (1975-2002), First Bank System (1978-97), and Exxon Mobil (1991-2006 or later).[2]

Personal life

Lee is married, with four children, and lives in Long Lake, Minnesota.[1] Her husband, Glen Nelson, died in 2013.[4]

Her daughter Diana Nelson succeeded her as chairman in 2013.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Marilyn Carlson Nelson". Forbes.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Marilyn Carlson Nelson: Why Thunderbirds are go for the roller-skating". Independent.co.uk. 19 February 2006. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Leading with a Cause « - Smith College Office of Alumnae Relations Smith College Office of Alumnae Relations". Alumnae.smith.edu. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Marilyn Carlson Nelson named chair-elect of Minnesota Orchestra board". Startribune.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.


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