Background
Callen, John Holmes was born on June 19, 1932 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Holmes and Gloria (Batten) Callen.
Callen, John Holmes was born on June 19, 1932 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Holmes and Gloria (Batten) Callen.
Student, Princeton University, 1951-1953; Bachelor of Arts in History, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1955.
Vice president then executive vice president marketing Burlington Madison Yarn Company division, Burlington Industries, Inc., New York City, 1958-1974; executive vice president, then president Galy & Lord division, Burlington Industries, Inc., New York City, 1974; president, Burlington Sportswear, New York City, 1973-1977; partner, board directors, Ward Howell International, New York City, since 1977; president, Ward Howell International, New York City, 1988-1990; chairman, ceo, Ward Howell International, New York City, since 1990.
Served to First lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1955-1958. Member Association Executive Search Cons. (secretary since 1986, chairman 1991-1993), Rumson (New Jersey) Country Club (vice president 1982-1985, past board directors) Sea Bright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club.
Married Carolyn Palmer Coleman, July 14, 1956. Children: Paige Callen James, John Holmes III, Lindsey Morrell, James Hunter.