Background
Preschlack, John Edward was born on May 30, 1933 in New York City. Son of William and Anna M. (Hrubesch) Preschlack.
Preschlack, John Edward was born on May 30, 1933 in New York City. Son of William and Anna M. (Hrubesch) Preschlack.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1954. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1958.
Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc., New York City, London, Düsseldorf, West Germany, 1958-1973; president, ITEK Graphic Products Company, Lexington, Massachusetts, 1973-1977; president, Chief Executive Officer, General Binding Corporation, Northbrook, Illinois, 1977-1983; president, Roberts & Porter, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois, 1984-1986; senior director, Spencer Stuart, Chicago, 1987-1996; chairman, president, Jepcor, Inc., Lake Bluff, Illinois, since 1996. Board directors Blyth Industries, Greenwich, Connecticut, since 1989.
Trustee Chicago Horticultural Society, since 1979. Chairman Lake Forest (Illinois) Planning Commission, 1982-1988. Alderman City of Lake Forest, 1990-1996, mayor, 2002^.
Member corporation development committee Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986-1992. Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1956. Member Onwentsia Club, Chicago Club, John's Island Club.
Married Lynn A. Stanley, December 29, 1962. Children: John Edward Junior, James S., David C.