Background
Perkins, John Harold was born on August 28, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Reed and Roschen (Baker) Perkins.
Perkins, John Harold was born on August 28, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Reed and Roschen (Baker) Perkins.
Northwestern University, Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin.
Joined Continental Illinois National Bank 1946, Assistant Cashier, Metropolitan Division 1949, Second Vice-President Bond Department 1952, Vice-President 1956, Senior Vice-President 1965, Director 1968-1971, Executive Vice-President and Director 1968-1971, Vice-Chairman 1971-1973, President Continental Illinois Corporation and Continental Bank 1973-1984. Public advisor, Midwest Stock Exchange since 1969, Governor 1972. Director The Pillsbury Company since 1969.
Chairman, nominating committee, Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO) since 1976. Trustee, Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc.
Trustee Episcopal Diocesan Foundation, Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Committee for Economic Development, Northwestern University Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Bankers Association (director, past president), Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Tau Delta. Clubs: Economic, University, Little La Salle St., Chicago, Commercial Bond.
Indian Hill (Winnetka). Old Elm (Fort Sheridan). Country of Florida.
Married Len Welborn; children: John Harold, Robert G., Reed F.