Background
Merriman, John Allen was born on August 13, 1942 in Knoxville, Iowa, United States. Son of John W. and Doris (Henry) Merriman.
Merriman, John Allen was born on August 13, 1942 in Knoxville, Iowa, United States. Son of John W. and Doris (Henry) Merriman.
AB, Northwestern University, 1964; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1967.
Associate, Gamble, Riepe, Martin & Webster, Des Moines, 1967-1969; counsel, Equitable Life Insurance Company Iowa, Des Moines, 1969-1976; partner, Mumford, Schrage, Merriman & Zurek, Professional Corporation, Des Moines, 1976-1986; associate general counsel, Equitable of Iowa Companies, Des Moines, 1986-1987; general counsel, secretary, Equitable of Iowa Companies, Des Moines, since 1987.
Active state and local politics. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1968-1979. Member Des Moines Club, Des Moines Golf and Country Club (director 1987-1990).
Married Barbara Anne Beatty, November 10, 1990.