Background
Gleason, John Francis was born on September 13, 1928 in New York City. Son of John Francis Senior and Viola (Huber) Gleason.
paint and chemical coatings company executive
Gleason, John Francis was born on September 13, 1928 in New York City. Son of John Francis Senior and Viola (Huber) Gleason.
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, University Virginia, 1954.
Vice president, general manager automotive, industrial, and marine, Coatings and Specialties Company division Celanese Corporation, Louisville, 1972-1973; vice president profit center manager trade sales, Coatings and Specialties Company division Celanese Corporation, Louisville, 1973-1975; vice president, general manager coatings group, Coatings and Specialties Company division Celanese Corporation, Louisville, 1975-1976; group vice president, Grow Group, Inc., New York City, 1976-1977; executive vice president, Grow Group, Inc., New York City, since 1977; also board directors, Grow Group, Inc., New York City.
Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1953. Member National Paint and Coatings Association (trade sales committee 1977-1981, member steering committee, member, director budget and finance committees 1981-1983, director executive committee 1983-1984). Clubs: Board Room (New York City).
Married Nancy Dee Buermann, January 25, 1955. Children: Leslie, Donald, Hilary, Jared, Sean, Chad.