Ronald Arthur Stordahl (born November 9, 1943) is the founder of electronic component distributor Digi-Key Electronics, located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.[1] He previously served as chief executive officer but is now member of the board.[2]
Early life
Ronald was born in Roseau, Minnesota to Arthur Vernon (1909–2011) and Ina (Olson) Stordahl (1922–2020) in 1943.[3] His paternal grandfather, Louis, was an immigrant from Flesberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Career
Stordahl's interest in ham radio provided the springboard for what became Digi-Key Electronics.[4]