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John Carlson, co-founder and president of Carlson Laboratories, Arlington Heights, IL, will retire after 45 years of leading the company and will act as director emeritus, serving in an advisory role. Mr. Carlson has been an active member of many industry organizations, including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, National Nutritional Food Association, National Institute of Nutritional Education, Mid American Health Organization and a founding member of “Citizens for Health.” He was the recipient of the National Nutritional Food Association’s Crusader Award in 2001 and received the first Board of Directors Award in 1985 from the National Institute of Nutritional Education. Carilyn Carlson Anderson has been named president of Carlson Laboratories.