Background
Shannon, John FRancis was born on August 21, 1948 in Newark. Son of Peter Harris and Ann Virginia (Dougherty) Shannon.
construction company executive
Shannon, John FRancis was born on August 21, 1948 in Newark. Son of Peter Harris and Ann Virginia (Dougherty) Shannon.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Lafayette College, 1970.
Field engineer Linde-Griffith Construction Company, Newark, 1970-1973, chief engineer, 1974-1977, vice president engineering, 1978-1979, senior vice president, 1980-1982, executive vice president, 1983-1985, senior executive vice president, since 1986.
Member Officer Chargers Athletic Association, West Caldwell, New Jersey, 1981-1988, St. Aloysious Parish Council, Caldwell, 1985-1986, Caldwell-West Caldwell Board Education, since 1987, Our Lady of the Holy Angels Parish. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, New Jersey Society Professional Engineers (Young Engineer award 1982, Executive Committee award), Essex County Society Professional Engineers (treasurer 1978-1981, president 1980-1981, Young Engineer award 1977, 78), Professional Engineers in Constr. (vice chairman 1984-1985), Achievement award 1981).
Married Margaret Ann Kline, June 20, 1970. Children: Megan, Mary-Catherine, Eileen, Timothy, Kevin, Bryan, John F. Junior, Michael, Thomas.