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E. Bernson, P.E., BSCE '65
Lee Bernson completed a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering
in 1965. From there he worked as a Highway Engineer for the
State of Colorado in Denver. In 1969 he was employed by Western
Concrete Products Co. of Cadillac, Michigan and rose to the
position of Executive Vice President. In 1976 he became co-owner
of Mathisen Tree Farms, Inc. in Greenville, Michigan. Under
his management, the Christmas tree and nursery stock business
grew into major grower status with annual shipment of Christmas
trees exceeding 200,000 units. Mr. Bernson is currently retired
as owner/director of Mathisen Tree Farms, having sold the
business in 1997.
Mr. Bernson is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado
and Michigan and is a past member of the American Society
of Civil Engineers. While at Michigan Tech, he participated
in intramural sports and was a member of the student chapter
of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Lee and his wife, Arleta, reside in Traverse City, Michigan.
They have two children, Heather (Shane Force) and Zachary.
Their son, Zachary, and daughter-in-law, Michelle (Sterett)
Bernson, are both Michigan Tech mechanical engineering graduates,
currently employed by The Boeing Company.
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