Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Merlin and Carolyn Hanson
Merlin and Carolyn Hanson received theÌýBernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2006.
Merlin and Carolyn Hanson’s commitment of service to andÌýsupport of Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv has had a lasting impact on students and theÌýcommunity. Merlin served on the LMC Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1991, duringÌýwhich time he was vice-chair and board chair. Carolyn helped lead the formativeÌýyears of the Winner’s Circle Auction which raises scholarship funds for LMC students.Ìý
While serving on the Board, Merlin was instrumental in leading the charge toÌýcomplete construction of the Mendel Center. The Hanson’s leadership support duringÌýthat campaign led to the naming of the Hanson Theatre. Additionally, their gift ofÌýan extensive art collection graces the areas near the Hanson Theatre. Merlin wasÌýan original board member of the LMC Educational Fund, now known as the LMCÌýFoundation. In 1988, Carolyn was co-chairperson of the first auction and, in 1989,Ìýshe and Merlin co-chaired the event’s Raffle Committee.
An area businessman with a long legacy of success, Merlin is the chairman of theÌýboard of Hanson Group, which is a holding company for Hanson Logistics, Hanson
Mold, Eagle Technologies, and Pure Fact Water.
