Carl Carlson

Carl H. Carlson (May 24, 1928 - March 23, 2006) was an early executive of Apple Computer.

Early life and education
Carlson was born in in May 1928. He studied mechanical engineering and earned an MBA.

Career
Carlson began his career in the technology industry in the 1950s. Prior to joining Apple, he was the president and director of manufacturing at Basic Manufacturing, Inc. a subsidiary of.

Apple Computer
Carlson was recruited by Michael Scott to become VP of operations of Apple Computer in December 1979. He rose to become the Executive VP of operations, building worldwide manufacturing and distribution for the company, and retired in 1984. Carlson's subordinate, Del Yocam, succeeded him and became Apple's first chief operating officer.

After Apple
Carlson spent his retirement organizing tournaments at the. He died in on March 23, 2006. He is interred at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery in.