Background
Downie, John Francis was born on January 15, 1934 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of John Jay and Mary J. (O'Brien) Downie.
Downie, John Francis was born on January 15, 1934 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of John Jay and Mary J. (O'Brien) Downie.
Bachelor of Science, John Carroll University, 1955. Juris Doctor, University Detroit, 1959.
Assistant general counsel, Diamond Shamrock Chemical, Cleveland, 1962-1969; general counsel, Cole National Corporation, Cleveland, 1969-1970; secretary, general counsel, Cole National Corporation, Cleveland, 1970-1977; vice president, secretary, general counsel, Cole National Corporation, Cleveland, 1977-1987; senior vice president, secretary, general counsel, Cole National Corporation, Cleveland, 1987-1996; secretary, Cole National Corporation, Cleveland, since 1996. Member president's forum John Carroll U., since 1990, member alumni board of trustees, since 1989.
Member Leadership Cleveland, since 1979. Member American Society Corporation Secretaries (board directors national chapter 1984-1987), Cleveland Yachting club (Rocky River, Ohio), Vermilion Boat Club.