Background
McDermott, John Andrew was born on June 12, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Andrew and Ellen Winifred (Plunkett) McDermott.
McDermott, John Andrew was born on June 12, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Andrew and Ellen Winifred (Plunkett) McDermott.
Bachelor, Villanova University, 1948. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Chicago Theological Seminary, 1985.
With, City of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 1951-1953; With, Commision on Human Rels., 1954-1958; specialist in intergroup relations, Federal Housing Administration, Washington and New York City, 1958-1960; executive director, Catholic Interracial Council, Chicago, 1960-1968; senior staff, Urban Institute, Washington, 1969-1970; founder, editor, public, The Chicago Reporter, 1972-1984; director urban affairs, Illinois Bell, Chicago, 1985-1991; founder consultant company, John A. McDermott & Associations, Chicago, since 1992.
Married Marie Therese Hertel, June 27, 1964. Children: John A., Michael F., Matthew J.