Background
Stafford, John M. was born on October 25, 1936 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Marshall and Harriet Helen (Walker) Stafford.
Stafford, John M. was born on October 25, 1936 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Marshall and Harriet Helen (Walker) Stafford.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1958.
Vice president, account supervisor, Leo Burnett Company, Chicago, 1960-1972; senior vice president marketing, Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation, 1972-1975; senior vice president, Green Giant Company, 1975-1979; chief operating officer, Green Giant Company, 1979; executive vice president, Pillsbury Company, 1979-1984; president, Pillsbury Company, 1984-1988; chairman, chief Executive officer, Pillsbury Company, 1985-1988. Board directors Cooper Industries, Michael Foods Inc.
Board of directors Minnetonka Corporation Served with United States Marine Corps, 1958-1960.
Married Ardietta Ford, June 12, 1958. Children: John Marshall, Lisa, Michael.