John Avery Sivright

Background

Sivright, John Avery was born on January 26, 1929 in Minneapolis. Son of Harry H. and Mary (Avery) Sivright.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1950. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1958.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1950, advanced through grades to captain, resigned, 1954. With Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, since 1954, senior vice president, 1975-1980, executive vice president, since 1980. Board directors Maytag Corporation, Newton Iowa, Harris Bank Winnetka, Illinois.

Achievements

• John Avery Sivright has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Chicago Youth Centers, since 1962, president, 1974-1976. Trustee Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, since 1982. Member Association Reserve City Bankers, Chicago Club, Mid-American Club, Commonwealth Club, Glen View Club, Riomar Country Club.

Interests

• Golf, tennis.

Connections

Married Marion Louise Smith, June 6, 1950. Children: John Avery Junior, Scott David, Barbara Sivright Costin.

Father:

Harry H. Sivright

Mother:

Mary (Avery) Sivright

Spouse:

Marion Louise Smith

child:

John Avery Junior Sivright

child:

Barbara Sivright Costin Sivright

child:

Scott David Sivright