Background
Ridgway, John Edward was born on October 1, 1948 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. Son of Edward Willard and Shirley Jane Ridgway.
Ridgway, John Edward was born on October 1, 1948 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. Son of Edward Willard and Shirley Jane Ridgway.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University Nebraska, 1971.
Head pharmacist Osco Drugs, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1971—1973, Turn Style, Omaha, 1973—1977. Pharmacist Apothecary Associates, 1977—1983, owner & head pharmacist, since 1984. Consultant Bristol Myers, New York City, Nebraska Department Social Services, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Pharmacy consultant Skyline Nursing Home, Omaha, since 1977. Volunteer faculty instructor College Pharmacy University Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, since 1978.
Member, steering committee Chemical People, Omaha, 1983—1984. Advisor Pride Inc., 1983—1985. Chairman Poison Prevention Week, 1983—1984.
Advisor to Senator Jerry Chizek Lincoln, since 1984. Member of Nebraska Pharmacists Association (board directors 1982-1985, Public Relations award 1984), Greater Omaha Pharmacists Association (president 1983), National Association Retail Druggists (Pharmacy Leadership award 1981), Cosmopolitan Club, College Pharmacy Alumni Association (executive committee since 1984).
Married Linda Lee Stansbury, May 2, 1970. Children: Melissa, Allison.