John Francis Mitchell

Background

Mitchell, John Francis was born on January 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Bridie (Keane) Mitchell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute Technology, 1950.

Career

Executive vice president & assistant chief operating officer Motorola Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois, 1953—1980, president, 1980—1987, president & chief operating officer, 1987—1995, vice chairman, 1995—1998. Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1953.

Achievements

• John Francis Mitchell has been listed as a noteworthy electronics company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1953. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior). Club: Inverness (Illinois) Country.

Patentee in field

Connections

Married Margaret J. Gillis, August 26, 1950. Children: Catherine (Mistress Dennis Miller), John, Kevin.

Father:

William Mitchell

Mother:

Bridie (Keane) Mitchell

Spouse:

Margaret J. Gillis

child:

Catherine Mitchell

child:

Kevin Mitchell

child:

John Mitchell