Background
Hudson, John Irvin was born on October 12, 1932 in Louisville. Son of Irvin Hudson and Elizabeth (Reid) Hudson Hornbeck.
Hudson, John Irvin was born on October 12, 1932 in Louisville. Son of Irvin Hudson and Elizabeth (Reid) Hudson Hornbeck.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Murray State University, 1971.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1954, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1987. Commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, 1965—1966. Commanding officer Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 122, 1966—1967.
Commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Vietnam, 1968, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, 1977-1980. Assistant wing Commander 2nd Marine Air Wing, Cherry Point, North Carolina, 1980-1981. Commanding general Landing Force Training Command/At.,4th Marine Amphibious Brigade, Norfolk, Virginia, 1981-1983, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, El Toro, California, 1985-1987, First Marine Amphibious Force, Campen, 1986-1987.
Deputy chief staff for manpower Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1987-1989. Director United States Marine Corps Education Center, Quantico, Virginia, 1983-1985. Retired active duty Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1989.
Appointed to Arizona State Transportation Board, 1994-2000, chairman, 1999. Appointed commissioner Arizona Power Authority, 2000-2010, chairman, 2006-2007. Appointed board directors Greater Yuma Port Authority, chairman, 2000-2002.
Operating board directors Yuma Regional Medical Center, 2001-2010. Chairman 2008-2009. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), Golden Eagles, Marine Corps Aviation Association (life), Marine Corps Association (life), Marine Corps History Society (life), Order of Daedalians (life).
Married Zetta Ann Yates, June 27, 1954. Children: Reid Irvin, Lori Ann, John Yates, Clark Ray.