Background
Koss, John Charles was born on February 22, 1930 in Milwaukee. Son of Earl L. and Eda Koss.
Koss, John Charles was born on February 22, 1930 in Milwaukee. Son of Earl L. and Eda Koss.
Student, University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1952. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Milwaukee School Engineering, 1983. Doctor of Science (honorary), Medical College Wisconsin, 2007.
Founder, Koss Corporation, television leasing company, Milwaukee, 1953; owner, operator, Koss Corporation, 1953-1958; president, Koss Corporation, 1972-1981; Chairman of the Board, Koss Corporation, since 1974; chief Executive officer, Koss Corporation, 1974-1991; creator, home-stereophone, 1958.
Board directors, past president Junior Achievement Southeast Wisconsin Association. Director emeritus Milwaukee School Engineering With Air Force Band United States Air Force, 1950-1952. Member Chief Executives Organization, Wisconsin President's Organization, World Business Council, World President's Organization, Young President's Organization Clubs: Milwaukee Country.
Married Nancy Weeks, April 19, 1952. Children: Michael, Debra, John Charles, Linda, Pamela.