Background
Gordon, Jack Francis was born on June 30, 1921 in Portland. Son of James Samuel and Mabel Ann (Ratchford) Gordon.
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Jack Francis Gordon
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Education
Graduate, Seattle University, 1950. Graduate, University Washington, 1955.
Career
City editor Catholic Northwest Progress, Seattle, 1947—1948. Director public relations Seattle University, 1948—1950. Director public Greater Seattle, Inc., 1950—1964.
Commissioner employment security State of Washington, 1964—1965. Director special events Seattle Center, 1965. Executive vice president Restaurant Association, Seattle, since 1966.
Special assistant to governor, Washington, 1973—1974. Special agent, Washington, 1980. Vice president, board directors Washington Trade Fair, 1950—1958.
Member Seattle Human Rights Commission, 1966—1969, Washington American Bicentennial Commission, 1975—1976. Board directors Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau, since 1976, Seafair Festival, 1988, Bob Hope Heart Center, 1986—1989. Member Washington State Personnel Appeals Board, 1981—1982.
With United States Naval Reserve, World War II, major National Guard.
Achievements
Membership
President Providence Medical Foundation, 1980—1981. Board directors Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. President Pacific International Hospitality Industrial Exposition, since 1982.
Member of American Guild of Variety Artists, American Legion (past post Commander), Musicians Association, United States Security and Intelligence Fund, American Security Council, International Platform Association, Seattle Chamber of C., American Society Association Executives, Rotary Club, Washington Athletic Club, Rainier Club, Seattle Knights of Columbus.
Connections
Married Roberta M. Gordon, May 1, 1948. Children: John, Mary, Ann;1 child Joseph.
