Background
Gobel, John Henry was born on October 21, 1926 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Andrew and Mary Ann (Coughlan) Gobel.
Gobel, John Henry was born on October 21, 1926 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Andrew and Mary Ann (Coughlan) Gobel.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, DePaul University, 1950; Juris Doctor cum laude, DePaul University, 1952.
Various positions law department, Chicago and North Western Railroad Company, Chicago, 1952-1960; various positions law department, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Baltimore, 1960-1975; assistant general counsel, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, Cleveland, 1975-1977; general solicitor, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, Cleveland, 1977-1980; general counsel, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, Cleveland, 1980-1982; vice president government relations, CSX Corporation, Cleveland, 1982-1986; vice president, regional trial counsel, CSX Transportation, 1987.
Served with United States Army, 1945-1946. Fellow International Society Barristers. Member American Bar Association (special committee on rules 1967-1971), Illinois Bar Association (chairman professional ethics committee, member assembly 1973-1974), National Association RailRoad Trial Counsel (national secretary 1971-1975), Society Trial Lawyers Illinois (director 1968-1970), Ohio C. of Chamber (board directors), Ohio Public Expenditures Council (vice president 1979-1988), Ohio R.R. Association (chairman 1979-1987), West Virginia R.R. Association (chairman 1975-1987).
Clubs: Union League (Chicago), Law (Chicago).
Married Carol Zvara, March 8, 1969. Children: Kristina, Gregory.