Background
Regan, Ben was born on December 23, 1910 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Michael and Mary Angela (Jeffs) Regan.
Regan, Ben was born on December 23, 1910 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Michael and Mary Angela (Jeffs) Regan.
Attended Loyola University, 1928. Doctor of Laws, Marquette University, 1960.
Associate Hornblower & Weeks, Chicago, 1928-1942. President Nationwide Food Service, Incorporated., Chicago, 1957-1960. Now general partner Hornblower & Weeks-Hemphill, Noyes, New York City.
Chairman Frontier Airlines.
Director 21 Brands, Incorporated., American Decalcomania Company, AVEMCO Corporation, Columbia Pictures Corporation, AMK Corporation, Roman Corporation, Screens, Incorporated, Multicolor, Incorporated, H. C. Bohack Company, Incorporated. Chairman Illinois Aeronautics Commission, 1941-1945.
Commissioner Portuguese of New York Authority. Director New York Board Trade.
Chairman board of trustees Mundelein College.
Board regents Marquette U. Board of trustees Fordham University, Marymount Manhattan College, Oblate College. Member of the board of trustee of the Henrotin Hospital.
Board advisers Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Advisory board University Illinois, 1942-1970, Loyola University.
Member of the board of trustee of the Henrotin Hospital. Member National Aeronautical. Association (director) since 1948), Institute Food Technology, Wine and Food Society.
Clubs: Economic, Chicago Athletic Association, Yacht (Chicago).
Married Doris Barnett, July 29, 1936. Children: Royal J. B., Ben.