Background
Tanis, John Jacob was born on August 25, 1926 in Prospect Park, New Jersey, United States. Son of John and Jennie (Ver Voorn) Tanis.
manufacturing company executive
Tanis, John Jacob was born on August 25, 1926 in Prospect Park, New Jersey, United States. Son of John and Jennie (Ver Voorn) Tanis.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Case Institute of Technology, 1949. Certified advanced management program, Harvard University, 1970.
Regional manager, E. F. Hauserman Company, Cleveland, 1952-1966; president, Figgie International, Cleveland, 1966-1973; president, chief Executive officer, United Screw and Bolt Corporation, North Olmstead, Ohio., 1973-1995. Board directors Bank One, Cleveland, N.A., United Screw & Bolt Company.
Board trustees Health Cleveland With United States Navy, 1944-1945. Member Union Club, Westwood Country Club (president Rocky River 1984-1985), Quail Creek Country Club, Naples Bath and Tennis Club, Masons.
Married Janice Helen Eggleston, April 1, 1950 (deceased October 1971). Children: Carrie, John, David. Married Nancy Jane Young, October 7, 1972.