Background
Harris, David John was born on June 13, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of David John and Harriet (Aurelius) Harris.
Harris, David John was born on June 13, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of David John and Harriet (Aurelius) Harris.
Bachelor, University of Chicago, 1935.
With, Sills, Minton & Company, Chicago, 1935; vice president, Sills, Minton & Company, Chicago, 1944; president, Sills, Minton & Company, Chicago, 1945; president, Fairman, Harris & Company (merger Fairman & Harris, Inc.), Chicago, 1945-1956; resident partner, Bache & Company, Chicago, 1956-1964; founder, president, The Chicago Corporation, Chicago, 1964-1970; chairman, chief Executive officer, The Chicago Corporation, 1970-1981; chairman emeritus, The Chicago Corporation, from 1986.
Member Lake County District 107 School Board, 1954-1957, Republican Presidential Task Force, from 1982, Republican Senatorial Inner Circle, from 1982, United States Senatorial Business Advisory Board, from 1983. Chairman Highland Park (Illinois) Community Chest Drive, 1958, Chicago City Area, University Chicago Alumni Fund, 1976-1987. Trustee Highland Park Hospital, 1958-1978.
Head security industry division United Way. Board directors, treasurer The Arthritis Foundation, 1980-1982, member executive committee, 1980-1987. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Clubs: The Attic, Chicago, University, Exmoor Country.
Married Evelyn Carr, December 19, 1936. Children: Carol H. Epkins, Glenn C., John C.