Background
Herold, John Downs was born on March 21, 1941 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Griffith Alexander and Mary Bovaird Herold.
Herold, John Downs was born on March 21, 1941 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Griffith Alexander and Mary Bovaird Herold.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1963; Master of Science in Microbiology, University of Michigan, 1965; Master of Arts in Counseling, University of Michigan, 1968.
Teaching assistant, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1965-1966;
conference coordinator, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1966-1967;
assistant supervisor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1967-1969;
associate supervisor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1969-1971;
director conferences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1971-1979;
liaison director, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1979-1987;
assistant director industrial development, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1987. Member committee Michigan Technology Council, Ann Arbor, since 1979. Chairman Inventors Council Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1983-1988.
Board directors New Enterprise Forum, Ann Arbor, Innovation Center, Ann Arbor, University Credit Union, Ann Arbor.
Board of directors Ann Arbor Area 2000, since 1987, Metropolitan Center for High Technology, Detroit. Member National University Continuing Education (officer 1974-1983), Michigan Industrial Developers, Adult Education Association, Meeting Planners International, Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce, Rotary (board directors 1981-1985, 92-).
Married Sondra Jean Kerr, June 6, 1964. Children: Timothy, Rebecca Lyn.