Background
Gifford, John Irving was born on July 23, 1930 in Lockport, New York, United States. Son of John Jacob and Carrie (McAdam) Gifford.
agricultural equipment company executive
Gifford, John Irving was born on July 23, 1930 in Lockport, New York, United States. Son of John Jacob and Carrie (McAdam) Gifford.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1952; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1956.
Sales trainee, American National Foods, Inc., Los Angeles, 1956; economist, Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois, 1956-1965; personnel administrator, Deere & Company, Moline, 1965-1970; manager data services, Deere & Company, Moline, 1970-1996; statistics consultant to companies and trade associations, since 1996. Member USDA Agricultural Census advising committee, since 1997.
Board directors, Rock Island (Illinois) section Easter Seal Foundation, 1981-1987. Vice president council, St. John Lutheran Church, Rock Island, 1981-1982. President, Rock Island Little League, 1981-1982.
Vice president Babe Ruth Baseball, Rock Island, 1983. Member agricultural census advisory committee United States Department Commerce, 1997-1998. Member advisory committee statistics United States Department of Agriculture, 1999-2004.
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1954, Korea. Member National Association Business Economics, Equipment Manufacturers Association, Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute, Construction Industry Manufacturers Association, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Engine Manufacturers Association, International Farm Tractor Committee, International Harvesting Equipment Committee (chairman statistics committee 1994-1995), Rock Island (Illinois) Noon Kiwanis Club.
Married Sara Jane Bauer, January 28, 1955. Children: John Hutchins, James Scott.