Background
Marcus, John was born on October 18, 1941 in New York City. Son of Sam and Margaret (McCoy) Marcus.
Marcus, John was born on October 18, 1941 in New York City. Son of Sam and Margaret (McCoy) Marcus.
Associate of Arts, Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Missouri, 1961.
Buyer, Foley Brothers Department Stores, Houston, 1963-1965;
owner, JOMARC, Houston, 1965-1966;
sales manager, Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Houston, 1966-1967;
distribution manager, Matthews Book Company, St. Louis, 1967-1969;
office manager, Matthews Book Company, St. Louis, 1969;
general manager, Matthews Book Company, St. Louis, 1970;
vice president operations, Matthews Book Company, St. Louis, 1971;
president, Matthews Book Company, St. Louis, 1972;
chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Matthews Book Company, St. Louis, since 1974. President McCoy Collegiate Superior vena cava syndrome, St. Louis, since 1969, NACSCORP Inc., Oberlin, Ohio, 1983, College Stores Research and Education Foundation, 1984-1985. Chairman College Stores American, St. Louis, since 1986.
Board directors Quality Medical Publications.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Wentworth Military Academy. Member National Association College Stores (president 1981-1982), The Employee Stock Ownership Plans Association.
Married Helen S. Bondurant, August 14, 1965. Children: Lisa Marie, Lynn Michelle.