Background
McGrath, John Francis was born on May 4, 1925 in Freeport, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Catherine Frances (Maune) McGrath.
McGrath, John Francis was born on May 4, 1925 in Freeport, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Catherine Frances (Maune) McGrath.
Bachelor of Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1944. AB, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1948. Juris Doctor, St. John's University, Brooklyn, 1952.
Graduate business executive program, University Minnesota Graduate School, 1973.
Attorney firm, Casey, Lane & Mittendorf, New York City, 1953-1958; judicial inquiry assistant counsel, New York State Supreme Court, 1957-1958; attorney, United States Steel Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota, 1958-1964; with, Minnesota Power & Light Company, Duluth, 1964-1983; senior vice president, Minnesota Power & Light Company, 1978-1983; general counsel, Minnesota Power & Light Company, 1975-1983; secretary, Minnesota Power & Light Company, 1979-1988. Adjunct Professor, general counsel College St. Scholastica, Duluth. Volunteer attorney Bay Area Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, Tampa, Florida.
Board directors emeritus Duluth Cathedral High School, 1972, St. Anne's Residence, Duluth, 1963-1983. Commissioner Seaway Port Authority, Duluth, 1966-1976, president, 1970, 75. Board directors, secretary Good Samaritan Fund Greater Sun City Center, Florida, since 1987.
Member Hillsborough County Board Zoning Adjustment, 1992-1994. Pro bono attorney Bay Area Legal Services, Tampa, 1991^. With Merchant Marine, 1943-1946, United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1968, lieutenant retired.
Member Minnesota Bar Association, St. Louis County Bar Association.
Married Catherine Elizabeth Zainor, June 22, 1946. Children– Joseph R., Susan M., Martha J., Thomas J.
