Background
Kenefick, John Cooper was born on December 26, 1921 in Buffalo. Son of John L. and Charlotte (Cooper) Kenefick.
Kenefick, John Cooper was born on December 26, 1921 in Buffalo. Son of John L. and Charlotte (Cooper) Kenefick.
Bachelor of Science, Princeton University, 1943.
With, Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, 1947-1952; vice president operations, then executive vice president, Union Pacific Railroad, 1968-1970; chief Executive officer, Union Pacific Railroad, 1970-1971; president, Union Pacific Railroad, since 1971; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Union Pacific Railroad, 1982-1986; vice chairman, Union Pacific Corporation, 1986-1987. With New York Central R.R., 1946, 54-68, Denver Rio Grande & Western R.R., 1952-1954. Board directors Valmont Industries, FirsTier, Inc.
Board directors Creighton University, Omaha, Clarkson Hospital. Trustee Princeton University Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Omaha Chamber of Commerce (past president) Clubs: Omaha Country, Omaha.
Links (New York City), Sky (New York City).
Son of John L. and Charlotte (Cooper) K. M. Helen Walker Ryan, August 19, 1973. 1 daughter, Mary; stepchildren: Elizabeth, John, Mary, Nancy Ryan.