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Glenn Jackson
Glenn L. Jackson (nickname "Mr. Oregon"; April 27, 1902 – June 20, 1980) was an American engineer, influential Oregon transportation planner, and businessman. He made a strong mark on the state as a 20-year member, and later chair, of the Oregon State Highway Commission, later known as the Oregon Transportation Commission. He was initially appointed to the commission by Governor Mark Hatfield in 1959. He became chair in 1962, and was reappointed by Governors Tom McCall and Robert Straub. Jackson directed the planning and construction of 700 miles (1,100 km) of freeway and more than 800 bridges, including the Fremont, Astoria–Megler, and Marquam bridges.
Glenn Jackson was born to William L. and Minnie Jackson, in Albany, Oregon, on April 27, 1902. His father came to Oregon in 1877.His mother was a native of Oregon, born on a donation land claim in Yamhill County, Oregon, in 1872. The original donation land claim remains in the extended Jackson family, reflecting the family’s long-standing roots in the Willamette Valley. While teaching, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson met; both were Linn County, Oregon schoolteachers. William Jackson was later elected superintendent of Linn County schools at the turn of the 20th century and eventually became co-publisher of the Albany Democrat-Herald.
Although he was expelled from high school and admitted to Oregon State University on a provisional basis, Jackson earned a commerce degree in 1925.
After graduating from Oregon State University, Jackson joined Mountain States Power Company in Albany, Oregon, as a salesman. He became sales manager in 1927 and vice president in 1929. That same year, he became vice president and director of California Oregon Power Company (COPCO) in Medford, Oregon.
After World War II, Jackson continued to work for COPCO. When COPCO merged with Pacific Power & Light (PP&L) (now a division of PacifiCorp) in 1961, he became vice-chairman of the board and later chairman, serving until his retirement in 1972. He was also served on the boards of Standard Insurance Company, the U.S. National Bank of Oregon, Fred Meyer, Inc., and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Jackson played a major role in developing White City, an industrial and residential park, on the site of Camp White near Medford, Oregon.
He and his sister inherited a majority share of the Albany Democrat-Herald in 1949. Jackson later bought out the co-publisher and expanded the company by acquiring nine other Oregon weekly newspapers, retaining ownership until his death in 1980.
Jackson was also a trustee of numerous civic and educational organizations, including the Agri-Business Council of Oregon, St. Vincent Medical Foundation, Willamette University, Linfield College Board of Associates, Oregon State University Foundation, Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital, Mercy Flights Inc, Rogue Valley Manor, Foundation of Oregon Research & Education, Indian Festival of Arts Inc. and Columbia River Maritime Museum.
In addition to his corporate and civic roles, Jackson operated several private business ventures in southern Oregon. He owned and operated a cattle ranch, maintaining long-term ties to the region's agricultural community. He also owned a golf club in Medford, which functioned as both a business and a community recreation venue. Jackson further expanded into aviation, owning a regional air charter company that later became part of the consolidation of small Pacific Northwest carriers that formed Horizon Air, linking him to early development of regional commercial aviation in Oregon.
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Glenn Jackson
Glenn L. Jackson (nickname "Mr. Oregon"; April 27, 1902 – June 20, 1980) was an American engineer, influential Oregon transportation planner, and businessman. He made a strong mark on the state as a 20-year member, and later chair, of the Oregon State Highway Commission, later known as the Oregon Transportation Commission. He was initially appointed to the commission by Governor Mark Hatfield in 1959. He became chair in 1962, and was reappointed by Governors Tom McCall and Robert Straub. Jackson directed the planning and construction of 700 miles (1,100 km) of freeway and more than 800 bridges, including the Fremont, Astoria–Megler, and Marquam bridges.
Glenn Jackson was born to William L. and Minnie Jackson, in Albany, Oregon, on April 27, 1902. His father came to Oregon in 1877.His mother was a native of Oregon, born on a donation land claim in Yamhill County, Oregon, in 1872. The original donation land claim remains in the extended Jackson family, reflecting the family’s long-standing roots in the Willamette Valley. While teaching, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson met; both were Linn County, Oregon schoolteachers. William Jackson was later elected superintendent of Linn County schools at the turn of the 20th century and eventually became co-publisher of the Albany Democrat-Herald.
Although he was expelled from high school and admitted to Oregon State University on a provisional basis, Jackson earned a commerce degree in 1925.
After graduating from Oregon State University, Jackson joined Mountain States Power Company in Albany, Oregon, as a salesman. He became sales manager in 1927 and vice president in 1929. That same year, he became vice president and director of California Oregon Power Company (COPCO) in Medford, Oregon.
After World War II, Jackson continued to work for COPCO. When COPCO merged with Pacific Power & Light (PP&L) (now a division of PacifiCorp) in 1961, he became vice-chairman of the board and later chairman, serving until his retirement in 1972. He was also served on the boards of Standard Insurance Company, the U.S. National Bank of Oregon, Fred Meyer, Inc., and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Jackson played a major role in developing White City, an industrial and residential park, on the site of Camp White near Medford, Oregon.
He and his sister inherited a majority share of the Albany Democrat-Herald in 1949. Jackson later bought out the co-publisher and expanded the company by acquiring nine other Oregon weekly newspapers, retaining ownership until his death in 1980.
Jackson was also a trustee of numerous civic and educational organizations, including the Agri-Business Council of Oregon, St. Vincent Medical Foundation, Willamette University, Linfield College Board of Associates, Oregon State University Foundation, Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital, Mercy Flights Inc, Rogue Valley Manor, Foundation of Oregon Research & Education, Indian Festival of Arts Inc. and Columbia River Maritime Museum.
In addition to his corporate and civic roles, Jackson operated several private business ventures in southern Oregon. He owned and operated a cattle ranch, maintaining long-term ties to the region's agricultural community. He also owned a golf club in Medford, which functioned as both a business and a community recreation venue. Jackson further expanded into aviation, owning a regional air charter company that later became part of the consolidation of small Pacific Northwest carriers that formed Horizon Air, linking him to early development of regional commercial aviation in Oregon.
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