Background
Swearingen, John Eldred was born on September 7, 1918 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Eldred and Mary (Hough) Swearingen.
Swearingen, John Eldred was born on September 7, 1918 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Eldred and Mary (Hough) Swearingen.
Bachelor of Science, University South Carolina, 1938. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University South Carolina, 1965. Master of Science, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1939.
Degree (honorary), Carnegie-Mellon University, 1981. Degrees (honorary).
Engineer, Standard Oil Company (Indiana) 1939-1947. Various positions Stanolind Oil and Gas Company (now Amoco Production Company) 1947-1951 and Director 1951. General Manager Production, Standard Oil Company (Indiana) 1951, Director 1952, Vice-President 1954, Executive Vice President 1956, President 1958-1965, Chief Executive Officer 1960-1983, Chair, of Board 1965-1983.
Chairman, E.O. Continental Illinois National Bank of Trust Company of Chicago 1984-1987. Director Chase Manhattan Corporation, First National Bank, Chicago, American National Bank and Trust Company, American Petroleum Institute (Chairman 1978-1979), Northwestern Memorial Hospital since 1965, Chicago. Trustee, Carnegie Mellon University 83, DePauw University, Orchestral Association, Chicago.
Fellow, A.I.Ch.E.; Honorary D.Eng. (S.D. School of Mines and Technology), Honorary Doctor of Laws (DePauw University, University of S. C., Knox College, Butler University, 111. College, Stamford University, Calumet College), Honorary D.L.H. (National College, of Education), Honorary Bus.-Mgt.
(Indiana Institute of Technology).
Member advisory board Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace. Trustee Carnegie Mellon University, DePauw University, 1966-1981, Chicago Orchestral Association, 1973-1979. Board directors McGraw Wildlife Foundation, 1964-1975, Automotive Safety Foundation, 1959-1969, chairman, 1962-1964, Highway Users Federation for Safety and Mobility, 1969-1975.
Trustee Northwestern Memorial Hospital Corporation (life). Chairman National Petroleum Council, 1974-1976, American Petroleum Institute, 1978-1979. President Boys and Girls Clubs, Chicago, 1982-1984, chairman 1984-1986.
Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers. Member American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (Charles F. Rand Memorial gold medal 1980), American Chemical Society, National Academy Engineering, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi. Clubs: Mid-American, Chicago, Racquet (Chicago).
Bohemian (San Francisco). Eldorado Country (Indian Wells, California). Old Elm (Lake Forest, Illinois).
Glen View (Golf, Illinois).
Reading, fishing, hunting, golf.
Married Bonnie L. Bolding, May 18, 1969. Children by previous marriage: Marcia L. Swearingen Pfleeger, Sarah K. Swearingen Origer, Linda S. Swearingen Arnold.