John Franklin Church

Background

Church, John Franklin was born on January 1, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Franklin Church and Josephine (Marks) Taylor.

Education

AB, Colby College, 1959; Bachelor of Science, Carnegie Institute Technology, 1961.

Career

Salesman, Cincinnati Cordage and Paper Company, 1964-1974; executive vice president, Cincinnati Cordage and Paper Company, 1974-1976; president, Cincinnati Cordage and Paper Company, since 1976. Chairman Paper Distribution Council, 1991.

Membership

Member Leadership Cincinnati, 1979, steering committee, 1987. Chairman steering committee Greater Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame, since 1990. Chairman Junior Achievement Greater Cincinnati, 1983-1985.

Board of trustees Cincinnati Council World Affairs, since 1988. Member board of directors Distribution Research and Education Foundation, 1990. Captain United States Army, 1961-1964.

Member National Paper Trade Association (chairman 1981-1983, member of advisory county since 1984), National Association Wholesale-Distribrs. (secretary 1987, 2d vice chairman 1988, 1st vice chairman since 1989, chairman elect since 1990, Chairman of the Board 1991, past chairman 1992), Paper Foundation (chairman 1985-1990), Paper Distribution Council (chairman 1989-1990, Executive Committee 1991).

Connections

Married Catherine Neth, April 10, 1974. Children: John F. III, Jennifer Mason, Jane Pitcock, Jessica S.

Father:

John Franklin Church Taylor

Mother:

Josephine (Marks) Taylor

Spouse:

Catherine Neth

child:

Jane Pitcock Church

child:

Jessica S. Church

child:

John F. III Church

child:

Jennifer Mason Church