Background
Rietz, John Thomas was born on March 14, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer Weber and Ruth (Vanderwicken) Rietz.
Rietz, John Thomas was born on March 14, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer Weber and Ruth (Vanderwicken) Rietz.
Student, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1952.
President, Hooker Rietz Prodns., Hollywood, California, 1958-1976; president, John T. Rietz Company, Inc., Oklahoma City, 1972-1989; director, Rietz Prodns., Ltd., Hollywood, since 1976; president, Chairman of the Board, Journeys End Resorts, Inc., Miami, Florida, since 1981; director, Interfunding Corporation, Belize, Center American, since 1990; co-managing director, Overseas Trading Corporation, Belize, since 1992. Director Venture Capital Association Belize, since 1988. Co-managing director Interfunding Corporation.
With United States Marine Corps, 1952-1955. Member Hotel Development Association (finance manager Belize 1992), Caribbean Hotel Association (representative Puerto Rico 1982-1992), Belize Tourist Association.
Married Jennie Spiro, September 26, 1955. Children: Robin, Barry, Jeffrey Dean.