John Daniel Baker, II

Background

II, John Daniel Baker, was born on August 7, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Thompson Simkins and Cynthia (L'Engle) Baker.

Education

Bachelor, Princeton University, 1970. Juris Doctor, University Florida, 1973.

Career

Corporation counsel Florida Rock Industries Inc., Jacksonville, 1974—1975. President, Chief Executive Officer Florida Rock Industries, Inc., 1996—2007. Division president Aggregates group, 1975—1976, vice president transportation group, 1976—1983, executive vice president corporation, 1983—1989, president, director, since 1989, Chief Executive Officer, since 1997.

President, Chief Executive Officer Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc., 2008, chairman, since 2010. Board directors Florida Rock Industries, Inc., 1979—2007, Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc., since 1986, Hughes Supply, Inc., 1994—2006. Board of directors Wachovia Bank (National Association), 2001—2008.

Board directors Vulcan Materials Company, 2007—2009, Wells Fargo & Company, since 2009, Progress Energy Inc., since 2009, Texas Industries, Inc., since 2010.

Achievements

• John Daniel Baker, II has been listed as a noteworthy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman KIPP Schools, Jacksonville, Tiger Academy. Trustee, Young Men’s Christian Association Florida First Coast. Trustee Woodberry Forest School.

Connections

Married Anne Davis, March 18, 1972. Children: Edward L. II, John D. III, Susan Anne.

Father:

Thompson Simkins II

Spouse:

Anne Davis

child:

John D. III

child:

Edward L. II

child:

Susan Anne II