Background
Shorney, George Herbert was born on December 16, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of George Herbert and Mary (Wallace) Shorney.
Shorney, George Herbert was born on December 16, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of George Herbert and Mary (Wallace) Shorney.
Bachelor, Denison University, 1954.
Office manager, Hope Public Company, Carol Stream, Illinois, 1958-1961; vice president, Hope Public Company, Carol Stream, Illinois, 1961-1970; president, Hope Public Company, Carol Stream, Illinois, 1970-1991; chairman, Hope Public Company, Carol Stream, Illinois, since 1992. Board directors Gary-Wheaton (Illinois) Bank.
President West Suburban Choral Union, Wheaton, 1984-1992. Board governors Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois, 1985-1995. Member governor committee Chicago Symphony Orchestra, since 1986.
Chairman Wheaton Fire and Police Commissioners, 1974-1981, Wyndemere Retirement Community, Wheaton, 1989. Chairman board directors Healthcorp Affiliates, Naperville, Illinois, 1982-1995. Chairman board trustees Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey, 1988-1991.
Trustee Denison University, Granville, Ohio, since 1995. Board directors Christian Century Foundation, since 1999. With United States Navy, 1954-1956.
Member Church Music Publications Association (president 1986-1987), Denison University Alumni Society (president 1976-1978), University Club (Chicago), National Liberal Club (London).
Son of; married Nancy Leith, August 27, 1955. Children: Cynthia, Herbert, John, Scott.