New International Board Members Elected

On August 23rd, during Sons of Norway’s 2014 International Convention, held in Jacksonville, FL, delegates elected eight new International Board members! They include:

Jon Tehven—International President
Tehven previously served on the Sons of Norway board as its Secretary and prior to that had a long, successful career in the insurance industry, spending 26 years with Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Company. During that time, Tehven spent 11 years as an insurance agent followed by 15 years as the company’s Manager of Field Training where he administered and supervised the training of sales managers and agents. In addition, Tehven was a consultant for the Self Management Group of Toronto, ON, where he provided major sales organizations with psychometric assessments for management and sales candidates. Most recently Tehven was awarded the Wartburg Medal by the Board of Regents of Wartburg College for his personal commitment to the College’s mission, quality, and character.

Ron Stubbings—International Vice President
Stubbings previously served on the Sons of Norway board as an International Director and has enjoyed a long career in the grain export industry. He has also spent many years as a leader with groups like the Normanna Foundation, Nordlandslaget Midnattsol and the Norwegian House Society.

Dan Rude—International Secretary
Rude has served previously on the Sons of Norway board as its International President and prior to that had a long, successful career in education, having spent nearly 40 years as a teacher in the Missoula community. During that time, Rude also spent time on the board of directors of various organizations, including the Missoula Education Association, St. Paul Infant Center and Habitat for Humanity.

Ray Knutson—International Treasurer
From 2012-14 Knutson served on the Sons of Norway board as an International Director and prior to that had a long career in the plumbing and inspection industry, having spent many years with Rockford Industries, Mechanical Incorporated and Miller Engineering. He also has spent a number of years serving the community through his work with groups, like the Independent Order of Vikings, Little League Baseball and the Rockford Association of Clubs.

Jon Grinde—International Director (D5)
During his time with Sons of Norway, Grinde has held a number of leadership positions at the District and International board levels. In addition, he has been involved with starting new lodges for Sons of Norway and participating in a number of other fraternal organizations.

Lyle Berge—International Director (D6)
Berge previously served as a Sons of Norway District President and prior to that enjoyed a long career in management and law, having spent many years working in Colorado law offices. He also has spent many years serving the community with the Legal Aide Society of Colorado, the Colorado Springs Cultural Committee.

Gloria Benazic—International Director (D7)
Benazic previously served as a Sons of Norway District President and prior to that had a long career in education, having spent many years as a Financial Aid Coordinator, Student Services Coordinator and Development Officer at the University of Northern British Columbia.

Odd Harald Olsen—International Director (D8)
Olsen previously served as a Sons of Norway District President and prior to that enjoyed a long career in leadership, having spent many years with Hjelmeland Kommune, Ryfylke Miljøverk and Ryfylkekommunane iks.

Please join us in thanking these eight individuals for their steadfast dedication to Sons of Norway and congratulating them on their accomplishments.