Background
Meyers, John Allen was born on February 21, 1929 in Winnetka, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred W. and Ruth B. (Burras) Meyers.
Meyers, John Allen was born on February 21, 1929 in Winnetka, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred W. and Ruth B. (Burras) Meyers.
Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1951; Doctor of Letters (honorary), Michigan State University, 1978; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1965.
Manager Cleveland, Time magazine, 1960-1963;
manager Chicago, Time magazine, 1963-1965;
manager, Time magazine, New York City, 1965-1968;
worldwide advertising sales director, Time magazine, New York City, 1968-1972;
vice president, Time, Inc., publisher Sports Illustrated magazine, 1972-1978;
public, Time magazine, 1978-1985;
chairman, Time Inc. Magazine Company, 1985-1988;
chairman emeritus, Time Inc., since 1988. Appointed presidential board advisory on Private Sector Initiatives.
Chairman James Abbott McNeill Enterprises.
Board of directors Senior Merchant Watch, United States History Society. President, Foundation for the United States Constitution Served with United States Marine Corps, 1951-1953.
Married Jane Bowers, September 18, 1954. Children: Jennifer, Katherine, John.