Background
Handy, John W. was born on April 29, 1944 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
military officer shipping company executive
Handy, John W. was born on April 29, 1944 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
1966 Bachelor's degree in history, Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina1972 Squadron Officer School1979 Air Command and Staff College1979 Master's degree in systems management, University of Southern California1982 Air War College1984 National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. 1993 Program for Senior Executives, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1967, advanced through ranks to general, 2000. Various assignments to director of programs and evaluations Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1995-1997. Commander 21st Air Force, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, 1997-1998.
Deputy chief of staff for installations and logistics Headquarters United States Air Force/The Pentagon, Washington, 1998-2000. Vice chief of staff United States Air Force/The Pentagon, 2000—2001. Commander United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 2001—2005.
Executive vice president Horizon Lines, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, since 2005. Board director Alien Technology, since 2006, American Roll-On Roll-off Carrier, American Auto Logistics. Board trustee Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina, St. Louis Science Center.