Background
Terrell, A. John was born on December 27, 1927 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Harry Evans and Elizabeth (Eaton) Terrell.
university telecommunications director
Terrell, A. John was born on December 27, 1927 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Harry Evans and Elizabeth (Eaton) Terrell.
Student, Chaffey College, 1948. Bachelor of Business Administration, University New Mexico, 1952.
Communications consultant Mountain States Telephone & Telephone, Albuquerque, 1951-1956. Manager office and communications services A.C.F. Industries, Inc., 1956-1962. Manager communications and services Norton Simon Industries, Inc., Fullerton, California, 1962-1968.
Vice president general manager Wells Fargo Security Guard Service division Baker Industries, 1968-1971. Administrative manager, budget administrator Hyland division Baxter-Travenol Laboratories Inc., Costa Mesa, California, 1971-1977. Executive vice president American Telephone Management Institute Inc., Newport Beach, 1977-1978.
Telecommunications director University of California at Los Angeles, 1978-1989. Retired, 1989.
Republican candidate for state representative, Albuquerque, 1960. Precinct chairman and member Barnalillo County Republican Central Committee, 1961-1962. Republican candidate for New Mexico State Board Education, 2d Judicial District, 1962.
Colonial aide-de-camp Governor New Mexico, Santa Fe, 1968. Served with United States Mct. Marine, 1944-1945, United States Army, 1946-1947, United States Army Reserve, 1947-1950.
Member National Association Accountants (director 1967-1977, Most Valuable Member 1974-1975), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lodges: Greater Irvine Lions (charter president 1975-1976), United States Merchant Marines Veterans of World War II, 82nd Airborne Division Association, Albuquerque Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president, treasurer 1956-1962).
Married Elizabeth Schalk, June 6, 1949. Children: Patricia Elyse, Marilee Diane, John Scott.