Background
Mannion, John Francis Xavier was born on December 6, 1932 in New York City. Son of John Joseph and Ellen (Raftery) Mannion.
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John Francis Xavier Mannion
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Bachelor in Political Science cum laude, University Notre Dame, 1954. Postgraduate, University Houston, 1955.
Career
With, Royal Globe, 1954-1957;
with, Pension and Welfare Cons., Inc., New York City, 1957-1959;
with, United States Life, New York City, 1959-1965;
executive vice president, Beneficial National Life, New York City, 1965-1974;
president, Unity Mutual Life Insurance Company, Syracuse, New York, 1974-1985, 91-;
chairman, chief Executive officer, Unity Mutual Life Insurance Company, Syracuse, New York, 1991-1995. Board directors Finance Benefit Group, Boca Raton, Florida, Germantown Life Insurance Company, Radnor, Pennsylvania, New York Telephone, Onondaga Venture Capital Fund, Syracuse, Life and Health Insurance Medical Research Fund of ACLI, Washington, New England Tel. & Telegraph, American Investors, Boca Raton, Florida, 1996.
Chairman Life Insurance Council New York, New York City. Former director New York State Insurance Board.
Achievements
Membership
Host community interest television program The Jack Mannion Show, 1980-1991. Appointed by Governor Mario Cuomo trustee Governor's Volunteer Service, National Communications Foreign Policy, Inc. Board directors Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
Former director Central New York Community Foundation, Inc. Former trustee, vice chairman Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection. Alternate delegate Democratic National Convention, 1980.
Active Center for Corporation Public Involvement, Metropolitan Development Association, Syracuse. Founder SUn ity Life Tennis Classic, Syracuse. Member advisory council Foundation for Citizen education.
Advisory council League of Women Voters, New York City. Chairman board United Irish Appeal, North Salem, New York. Member American Council Life Insurance (chairman executive roundtable 1988-1989, former board directors, director Forum 500, former member nominating committee), National Association Life Companies (past board directors), Life Office Management Association (past board directors), Board Room, Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, Center for Corporation Public Involvement, Metropolitan Development Association, Century Club, Onondaga Golf and Country Club.
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Married Adrienne Kay Ratti, September 3, 1955. Children: Patrick, Kristin, Terence, Sean, Kerin.
Education
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1954
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1955
Career
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1957 - 1959
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1959 - 1965
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1965 - 1974
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1974 - 1985
Awards
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Recipient Mayor's Achievement award City of Syracuse, 1982, Rape Crisis Prism award for community service, Syracuse, 1993, James Heaney award Irish Northern Aid Testimonial, Albany, New York, 1993, Common Council resolution of commendation, Arthritis Very Important Person Program Chairman award, 1989, Very Important Person award Arts Festival, 1989, Franklin Delano Roosevelt award March of Dimes, 1996. Named Marketing Man of Year, Sales and Marketing Executives International, 1982, Man of Year, University Notre Dame, 1982. Named to Business 100 by Irish American, 1993, 94, 95.Recipient Mayor's Achievement award City of Syracuse, 1982, Rape Crisis Prism award for community service, Syracuse, 1993, James Heaney award Irish Northern Aid Testimonial, Albany, New York, 1993, Common Council resolution of commendation, Arthritis Very Important Person Program Chairman award, 1989, Very Important Person award Arts Festival, 1989, Franklin Delano Roosevelt award March of Dimes, 1996. Named Marketing Man of Year, Sales and Marketing Executives International, 1982, Man of Year, University Notre Dame, 1982. Named to Business 100 by Irish American, 1993, 94, 95.