John A. Godfrey

Background

Godfrey, John A. was born in 1914 in Laurium, Michigan, United States.

Career

With Godfrey Company, Waukesha, Wisconsin, since 1937, buyer frozen food department, 1937-1950, treasurer, 1950-1954, vice president, treasurer, 1954-1956, vice president, secretary, director merchandising, advertising and sales, 1956-1963, executive vice president, 1963-1969, president, treasurer, chief executive officer, 1969-1974, president, 1974-1979, chairman board, chief executive officer, since 1979, director. Director Sentry Markets Inc., Crestwood Bakery, Store Equipment Inc., Artesian Farms Inc., Ball Motor Service, Sentry Drugs, Jim Handy Hardware.

Achievements

• John A. Godfrey has been listed as a noteworthy food company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married.