John Bowman Platt

Background

Platt, John Bowman was born on May 9, 1923 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of John Bowman and Sarah Strong (Hayes) Platt.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1948.

Career

Metallurgical laboratory assistant, Copperweld Steel Company, Warren, Ohio., 1942-1943; sales representative, Platt & Associations, Inc., Davenport, Iowa., 1948-1954; vice president, Platt & Associations, Inc., Davenport, Iowa., 1954-1960; president, chief operating officer, Platt & Associations, Inc., Davenport, Iowa., 1960-1981; regional administrator, General Superior vena cava syndrome Administration, Kansas City, Missoury, 1982-1989. Vice president J.D.P., Inc., Davenport, 1962-1981. Past member Executive Committee Federal Executive Board, Greater Kansas City, 1982-1989, Greater St. Louis, 1982-1989.

Membership

Board of directors Kansas City Minority Supplier Development Council, since 1985, DowntownCoun., Kansas City, since 1988. Board regents Rockhurst College, Kansas City,1988-. Member International Relations Council, Kansas City, since 1988.

First lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order Loyal Legion of the United States, Sons of the American Revolution, Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, stamps, political items, theatre, opera.

Connections

Married Joe-Ann Elizabeth Sowder, June 15, 1952 (deceased 1988). Married Shirley Jane Dreiling, April 21, 1990. Children from previous marriage: Judy, Janett, Jeb, Jo-Ellyn, Joe B.

Father:

John Bowman Platt

Mother:

Sarah Strong (Hayes) Platt

Spouse:

Joe-Ann Elizabeth Sowder

Spouse:

Shirley Jane Dreiling