Background
Taft, John Ailes was born on August 6, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Ailes and Mildred (Bent) Taft.
Taft, John Ailes was born on August 6, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Ailes and Mildred (Bent) Taft.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1947, Master of Hospital Administration, 1957. Master of Business Administration, Dartmouth College, 1950. Administrative assistant Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital,1954-1957.
Vice president Delnor Hospital, Saint Charles, Illinois, 1957-1961, president, 1961-1986.
Administrator, chief Executive officer Grace Hospital, Morganton, North Carolina, 1986-1989, Daviess County Hospital, Washington, Indiana, 1989. Board of directors Fox Valley Hospice, 1979-1986, Health Systems Agency, Cary, Illinois, 1983-1986, Indiana Easter Seals, 1990.
Assistant Chgo; officer Grace Hospital, Morganton, North Carolina, 1986-1989, Daviess County Hospital, Washington, Indiana.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Fellow American College Healthcare Executives. Member Illinois Hospital Association (director) 1978-1982, 84-86), North Carolina Hospital Association (director) 1989), Chicago Hospital Council (director 1982-1986).
Married Portia Downs, June 20, 1952. Children: Sarah, Peter, Andrew, Mary.