John Murchake

Background

Murchake, John was born on July 30, 1922 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Senior and Mary Ann (Keretzman) Murchake.

Education

Bachelor, George Washington University, 1961; Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1964.

Career

Office manager, Army Times Public Company, Washington, 1940-1943, 46-47; subscription manager, Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc., Washington, 1947-1982; president, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Op New Issue Svc., Stuart, Florida, 1966-1998; president, Jonev Orchids, Stuart, Florida, since 1980; president, J.M. and Associations, Stuart, Florida, since 1982; president, Chief Executive Officer, National Postal Forum, Washington, 1990-1993; also board directors, 1982-1996. Member of advisory board Smithsonian Postal History Museum, since 1993. Chairman founder Metropolitan Washington Postal Customer Council, 1972-1974, Treasure Coast Florida Postal Customers Council, 1994.

Industry chairman Mailers Technology Advisory Committee, 1978-1980.

Achievements

• John Murchake has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Martin County Orchid Society, Stuart, 1985-1986, Port St. Lucie Orchid Society, 1997-1998. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Director Marketing Association (president, founder 1979, Professional of Year 1980, Distinguished Service award 1980, chairman Max Sackheim awards committee Florida chapter 1987), Fulfillment Management Association (Lee C. Williams award 1980, president, founder Washington chapter 1977-1978, founder Florida chapter 1987, Hall of Fame award 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: stamp collecting, raising orchids, public speaking.

Connections

Married Mary Evelyn Graninger, June 15, 1946 (deceased September 1989). Children: Evelyn Ann, Stephen John.

Father:

John Senior Murchake

Mother:

Mary Ann (Keretzman) Murchake

Spouse:

Mary Evelyn Graninger

child:

Stephen John Murchake

child:

Evelyn Ann Murchake