Background
Emery, John Colvin was born on July 14, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Colvin and Janet (Millar) Emery.
Emery, John Colvin was born on July 14, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Colvin and Janet (Millar) Emery.
Student, Dartmouth College, 1942-1943.
With, United Airlines, 1944-1945;
With, National Airlines, 1945-1946;
with, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, 1946-1987;
vice president sales, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, 1956-1962;
executive vice president, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, 1963-1968;
president, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, since 1968;
chief Executive officer, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, 1975-1988;
Chairman of the Board, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, 1979-1988;
chairman of the executive committee, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, 1988-1989;
also director, Emery Air Freight Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut
retired,, 1987;
president, Emery Enterprises, Stamford. Founder, former chairman Bank of Darien, Connecticut. Vice chairman Robbins Company, Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Board directors General Housewares, Stamford, Connecticut, Pitney Bowes, Inc., Stamford.
Chairman White House Conference, Stamford, 1988-1989. Member vestry St. Lukes Episcopalian Church Served with A.C. United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1944. Member Sales Executives Club New York (president 1967-1969, director since 1963), National Defense Transportation Association (life), Wee Burn Country Club (Darien, Connecticut), Wings Club(New York City, president 1980-1981), Landmark Club (Stamford, board directors).
Married Frances Toomy, May 28, 1960;children: John Colvin III, Susan Farlow, Ann Louise, Michael William, Patricia Millar.