Background
Menkart, John was born on August 20, 1922 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Rudolph J. and Milada (Fischer) Menkart. came to the United States, 1954, naturalized, 1961.
Menkart, John was born on August 20, 1922 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Rudolph J. and Milada (Fischer) Menkart. came to the United States, 1954, naturalized, 1961.
Bachelor of Science, University Leeds, England, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, University Leeds, England, 1946.
Research chemist, England, 1946-1953; staff, Textile Research Institute, Princeton, New Jersey, 1954-1958; with, Gillette Company, 1958-1971; president, Gillette Research Institute, 1968-1971; vice president technical, Clairol Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, 1971-1976; senior vice president, Clairol Inc., 1977-1987; president, Shagbark Research, Inc., since 1987.
Member of the board management Stamford Hospital. Board directors Industrial Research Institute, 1979-1983. Fellow Textile Institute Great Britain.
Member Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (chairman science advising committee 1974-1976), American Chemical Society, Society Cosmetic Chemists, University Club (New York City).
Married Margaret White, April 4, 1953. Children: Andrew, Deborah. Married Edith L. Chandler, August 2, 1968.
Stepchildren: Elizabeth, David.