Background
Burns, Jack Hancock was born on July 25, 1920 in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Son of Edward Vincent and Margaret May (Hancock) Burns.
truck and automotive industry executive
Burns, Jack Hancock was born on July 25, 1920 in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Son of Edward Vincent and Margaret May (Hancock) Burns.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Stanford University, 1942. Certified naval architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1943.
Partner, then president, now chairman board, chief executive officer Burns Brothers Inc., Portland, Oregon, since 1946;, 1946-1990. Now chairman board emeritus Burns Brothers Inc., Portland, Oregon.
Board directors Portland State University Business School, 1985-1987. President Center East Side Industrial Council, Portland, 1975-1980, board directors, 1980-1987. Chairman State of Oregon-Korea Trade Association, 1981-1987.
Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1941-1946. Member National Association Truck Stops. Clubs: Portland Golf.
Lodges: Rotary (president Portland club 1969-1970).
Married Phyllis Gwen Frimoth, July 12, 1946. Children: Scott, Bruce, Heather.