Background
Shanahan, Jack Samuel was born on June 30, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Jay and Marie M. (Lavezzi) Shanahan.
Shanahan, Jack Samuel was born on June 30, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Jay and Marie M. (Lavezzi) Shanahan.
Student, DePaul University, Chicago, 1957. Graduate, Ray Vogue College Interior Design, Chicago, 1958.
Interior designer Arthur H. Lee & Sons, Chicago, 1958—1962, Caledonian Inc., Winnetka, 1963—1970. Interior designer, principal Devontry Design Consultant, 1970—1981. Principal Pouw & Associates, Inc., Denver, since 1982.
Served with United States Air Force, 1960-1966.
Member of American Society Interior Designers (director national board, past president Illinois charter, board directors Colorado chapter, 50th Anniversary award), Toastmasters (Libertyville, Illinois), Alpha Delta Gamma.
Married Sara Cantrell Zook Shanahan, January 15, 1983. Children: Susan M., Michael J., Daniel J., Deborah L., Timothy P.