Background
Jacob, John Edward was born on December 16, 1934 in Trout, Louisiana, United States. Son of Emory and Claudia (Sadler) Jacob.
corporate executive communications executive
Jacob, John Edward was born on December 16, 1934 in Trout, Louisiana, United States. Son of Emory and Claudia (Sadler) Jacob.
Bachelor, Howard University, 1957. Master of Social Work, Howard University, 1963. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Old Dominion University, 1983.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Fisk University, 1984. Doctor of Laws (honorary), LaFayette College, 1985. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Tuskegee University, 1986.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Center State University, 1986. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Florida International University, 1988. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Dominican College, 1988.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Howard University, 1990. Doctor of Laws (honorary), American University, 1993. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Morris Brown University, 1991.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Southern Illinois University. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Boston College. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Boston College, 1992.
Caseworker, then child welfare casework supervisor Baltimore Department Public Welfare, 1960-1965. Member staff Washington Urban League, 1965-1970, acting executive director, 1968-1970. Director community organization-training Eastern region National Urban League, 1970.
Executive director San Diego Urban League, 1970-1975. President Washington Urban League, 1975-1979. Executive vice president National Urban League, New York City, 1979-1981, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1982—1994.
Various executive positions Anheuser-Busch Company, St. Louis, 1994—2002, executive vice president, global communications, since 2002, director, since 1990. Field work instr, Howard University School Social Work, 1963-1965, lecturer, 1967-1969, chairman board. Consultant, lecturer in field.
Board directors Local Initiative Support Corporation, Bennett College, National Westminster Banco, Anheuser Busch Company, since 2001, National Park Foundation, New York Telephone Сompany, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Morgan Stanley. Executive vice president National Urban League, New York City, 1979-1981, president and Chief Executive Officer, 1982-2004. Captain United States Army Reserve, 1957-1965.
Vice chairman board trustees Howard University, 1971-1978, chairman 1988-1991, chairman emeritus since 1991. Member judicial nominating commission United States District Court and United States Circuit Court, Washington, 1978. Board overseers University California, San Diego, 1974-1975.
Board directors National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1983-1988, Eisenhower Foundation, 1984-1986, Indiana Sector, 1984-1989, Junior Achievement, 1985-1991, Legal Aid Society, Drucker Foundation, National Conference, Economic Policy Institute, National Parks Foundation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, The Muny at Forest Park, University of Missouri-St. Louis Chancellor’s Council, Fair St. Louis, St. Louis 2004., St/ Louis Club. Chairman Citizens' Commission on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome for New York City and Northern New Jersey, 1985. Member of St. Louis Club.
Married Barbara Singleton, March 28, 1959. 1 child, Sheryl Renee.