Background
Challenger, John A. was born on April 25, 1955 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of James E. and Ruth R. Challenger.
Challenger, John A. was born on April 25, 1955 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of James E. and Ruth R. Challenger.
AB, Harvard University, 1977.
Regional manager ITT Corporation, Atlanta and Washington, 1980-1983. Vice president Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., Milwaukee, 1983-1986, vice president sales and marketing Chicago, 1986-1994, executive vice president, 1994-1998, Chief Executive Officer, since 1998.
Member Society Human Resources Management, Young President's Association, Chicago Club, Union League Club, Indian Hill Club, Spee Club, Harvard Varsity Club, Harvard Club of Chicago (board directors since 1998).
Married Nancy C. Challenger, May 25, 1985. Children: Andrew, John, Edward, Claire, Eleanor.