Background

Perry, John Arthur was born on November 11, 1921 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Orrin and Sarah (McCarthy) Perry.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Rochester, 1943. Master of Science, Louisiana State University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1954.

Career

Director instrument division, McCrone Associations, Chicago, 1969-1970; consultant, Chicago, 1971-1979; chemist, Regis Chemical Company, Morton Grove, Illinois, 1979-1982; director research, Regis Chemical Company, Morton Grove, Illinois, 1982-1984; vice president research, Regis Chemical Company, Morton Grove, Illinois, 1984-1991; private consultant, 1991-1995.

Achievements

• John Arthur Perry has been listed as a notable technical writer, inventor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Introduction to Analytical Gas Chromatography: History, Principles, and Practice (Chromatographic Science)

    (Book by Perry, John A.)

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Chicago Gas Chromatography Discussion Group (cofounder, chairman 1961-1963, Merit award 1980).

Interests

• Avocations: racing one-design sailboats, reading.

Connections

Married Inger Johanne Bye, January 16, 1964. 1 child, Joan Ellen.

Father:

John Orrin Perry

Mother:

Sarah (McCarthy) Perry

Spouse:

Inger Johanne Bye

child:

Joan Ellen Perry