Background
Voorhees, John Henry was born on August 12, 1936 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of John H. Voorhees and Mabel (DeMunn) Nicholson.
Voorhees, John Henry was born on August 12, 1936 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of John H. Voorhees and Mabel (DeMunn) Nicholson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Rutgers University, 1958; Master of Science in Management, University of Southern California, 1967.
Commissioned, United States Air Force, 1958; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1986; navigator, 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Thailand, 1968-1969; chief test spt. division, Space and Missiles Systems Organisation, Los Angeles, 1969-1972; research and development planner, Organisation of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1973-1976; chief strategic planning headquarters, Air Force Logistics Command, Dayton, Ohio., 1976-1979; chief B-52 division, Air Logistics Center, Oklahoma City, 1979-1981; director material management, Air Logistics Center, Sacramento, 1981-1982; commander, Defense Contract Administrative Services Region, Los Angeles, 1982-1984; deputy director logistics, Headquarters European Command, Stuttgart, Federal Republic Germany, 1984-1986; commander, Defense Personnel Support Center, Philadelphia, since 1986. Member Federal Executive Board, Los Angeles, 1982-1984, Philadelphia, since 1986. Chairman Combined Federal Campaign, Philadelphia, 1987-1988.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Philadelphia, 1986-1989, United Way Southeast Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1986-1989. Member National Defense Transportation Association, Air Force Association, Tuskegee Airmen.
Married Jeanine Carter, June 15, 1963. Children: Melanie Shemyne, John Carter.