John Barry Cary

Background

Cary,, John Barry was born on September 10, 1938 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of John Barry and Katherine Roy (Gordon) Cary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English, Virginia Military Institute, 1960. Juris Doctor, University Virginia, 1971. Diploma, United States Army War College, 1983.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1960, advanced through grades to colonel Reserve, since 1984. Law clerk Superior Court District of Columbia, 1971—1972. Attorney-adviser Federal Communications Commission, Washington, 1972—1976.

Senior attorney-adviser, 1976—1982. President Cary Enterprises, Arlington, Virginia, since 1982.

Achievements

• Bar: Virginia 1971, District of Columbia 1972, United States Supreme Court 1975.

Membership

Fundraiser Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, 1960—1970, 1976, 1985, alumni class president, since 1970. Fundraiser Durette for Governor, Richmond, Virginia, 1985. Trustee, partner Old Mansion, Bowling Green, since 1970.

Board governors Preston Library, Virginia Military Institute, 1984—1987. Member Arlington Republican Committee, since 1986. Member of Special Forces Association, Society Cincinnati, Reserve Officers Association (officer 1972-1973, 1985, executive committee American Veterans Committee since 1986, chairman adviser United States Congressional Advisory Board 1982-1983), Federal Bar Association, United States Army War College Alumni Association, Country of Virginia Club, Torch International Club, Phi Delta Phi, Kappa Alpha, American Legion.

Interests

• Weightlifting, running, reading.

Connections

Married Janet Marie Landes, June 22, 1974 (divorced June 1976).

Father:

John Barry Cary

Mother:

Katherine Roy (Gordon) Cary

Spouse:

Janet Marie Landes