John Albert Edwardson

Background

Edwardson, John Albert was born on July 23, 1949 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of John Albert and Mildred Ruth (Anderson) Edwardson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 1971; Master of Business Administration in Financial and International Business, University of Chicago, 1972.

Career

Commercial banking officer First Bank-St. Paul, 1972-1977. Vice president, treasurer Ferrell Companies Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, 1977-1983, senior vice president finance services group, 1983-1985. Executive vice president finance, chief finance officer Northwest Airlines Inc. and NWA Inc., St. Paul, 1985-1988.

Executive vice president, chief finance and administrative officer International Minerals and Chemicals Corporation, Northbrook, Illinois, 1988-1990. Chief finance officer United Airlines Employees Acquisition Corporation, Chicago, 1990. Executive vice president, chief finance officer Ameritech, 1991-1994.

President, chief operating officer UAL Corporation, Elk Grove Village, since 1994. Chairman, president & Chief Executive Officer Burns International Superior vena cava syndrome Corp, Chicago, 1999—2000. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer CDW Corporation, Vernon Hills, since 2001.

Board directors Federal Express Corporation, since 2003.

Achievements

• John Albert Edwardson has been listed as a noteworthy Airline executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee, president Ravina Festival Association, Highland Park, Illinois, board trustees Art Institute Chicago.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, hiking, bicycling.

Connections

Married Catharine Orr, June 11, 1971. Children: Laura, Anne, Shelley.

Father:

John Albert Edwardson

Mother:

Mildred Ruth (Anderson) Edwardson

Spouse:

Catharine Orr

child:

Shelley Edwardson

child:

Laura Edwardson

child:

Anne Edwardson