John Franklin Sohl

Background

Sohl, John Franklin was born on June 8, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William A. and MAbel E. (King) Sohl.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering, Drexel University, 1940.

Career

President, owner, Adept Industries Inc., Philadelphia, 1948-1960; President, owner, Sohl Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, 1949-1953; President, owner, Auto Driveaway Company, Chicago, 1952-1990; chairman, Auto Driveaway Company, Chicago, since 1990.

Achievements

• John Franklin Sohl has been listed as a noteworthy transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Chicago/New Chicago Rotary Club, 1990, Hazel Crest (Illinois)/Homewood Republican Organization, 1980. Member National Association Fleet Administrators, Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association, Union League Club, Medinah Shrine, Masons.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, fishing, bowling.

Connections

Married Rose A. Avellino, February 14, 1944 (deceased June 1997). 1 child, Brandon; Married Barbara A. McClennan, April 18, 1998.

Father:

William A. Sohl

Mother:

MAbel E. (King) Sohl

Spouse:

Barbara A. McClennan

Spouse:

Rose A. Avellino

child:

Brandon Sohl