Background
Mckeen, John E. was born on June 4, 1903 in New York City. Son of William E. and Mary V. (Donovan) Mckeen.
Mckeen, John E. was born on June 4, 1903 in New York City. Son of William E. and Mary V. (Donovan) Mckeen.
Student Saint John's Preparatory School. Chemical Engineer, Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn, 1926. Student Columbia University, 1930.
Doctor of Laws, Saint John's University, Brooklyn, 1950.
Department head, Chas. Pfizer & Company, 1935-1938, assistant superintendent, 1938-1942, superintendent, 1942-1945, vice president, 1945-1949, president, 1949-1965, Chairman of the Board, 1950-1968, honorary Chairman of the Board, 1968-1972, chairman of the executive committee, 1965-1968. Trustee Polytechnic Corporation.
Member American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemists, American Institute Chemical Engineers, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Xi. Clubs: Chemists, University (New York City).
Married Noreen F. Condon, July 3, 1927.