Background
Karcher, John Drake was born on September 10, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Raymond Edward and Mary Frances (Drake) Karcher.
textile and apparel company executive
Karcher, John Drake was born on September 10, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Raymond Edward and Mary Frances (Drake) Karcher.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Wake Forest University, 1961. Master of Business Administration, Wharton School, University Pennsylvania, 1964.
President Wamsutta Decorative Fabrics, New York City, 1977—1980. President, director Scorpio Ventures, Inc. Consultant and investment firm Darien Connecticut, 1981—1983.
Vice president marketing home fashions division Dan River Incorporated, New York York City, 1983—1984. President, marketing director Society Brand Industries, Inc., 1985—1987. Chairman board, president, chief executive officer, director P.L. Industries, Inc., since 1987, P.L. Mexico, LLC, New York City, since 1995.
Co-chairman Ox Ridge School Parent-Teachers Association, Darien, 1977—1978. Member building fund drive Darian Young Men’s Christian Association, 1977. Head coach Darien Youth Hockey, 1977—1979, Darien Little League, 1977—1979, Darien Babe Ruth League, 1981—1983.
Active fund raising Wake Forest University, New Canaan Country School. Board directors Bucknell University Parents Association, 1990—1993, chairman development committee, member executive committee, 1991—1993, chairperson fund raising committee, 1992—1993.
Married Lois Allison Lynch, April 3, 1965. Children: Kimberly P. Karcher-Nelson, John Drake II, Christopher Brett.