John George Drews

Background

Drews, John George was born on February 22, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Hans and Anna K. (Stoffer) Drews.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1957.

Career

Financial analyst Curtiss Wright Company, 1957-1959. Administration manager Raytheon Company, 1959-1966. International controller, controller instrument group Varian Associates, 1966-1971.

Vice president finance, treasurer Harrah's, Reno, 1971-1977, executive vice president finance and administration, 1977-1986. President, chief executive officer, director International Game Technology, Reno. Director Public Gaming Research Institute, 1986– adjunct faculty evening courses Graduate School Business Northeastern University, 1965-1966.

Achievements

• John George Drews has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory board University Nevada. Advisory vocational and technical education State of Nevada Served with United States Coast Guard, 1952-1955. Member Association Corporation Growth.

Connections

Children: Gary S., Ronald W., Thomas Jon.

Father:

Hans Drews

Mother:

Anna K. (Stoffer) Drews

child:

Ronald W. Drews

child:

Gary S. Drews

child:

Thomas Jon Drews