Background
Cavanagh, John Joseph was born on February 5, 1942 in Bayside, New York, United States. Son of John Joseph Senior and Wanda W. (Weidemeyer) Cavanagh.
Cavanagh, John Joseph was born on February 5, 1942 in Bayside, New York, United States. Son of John Joseph Senior and Wanda W. (Weidemeyer) Cavanagh.
Bachelor in Business Administration in Economics, German, Elon College, 1964; Master of Business Administration in Economics, Marketing, Appalachian State University, 1965.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, North Carolina First Flight, Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1991-1993;
investment representative, Edward D. Jones & Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, since 1992. Board directors North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Centers. Member North Carolina Employment Security Commission.
Trustee Winston-Salem State University, Glade Valley School, Inc. Member board advisors Lees McRae College, Cannon Memorial Hospital. Mayor City of Winston-Salem, since 1997.
Alderman Winston-Salem City Council, 1977-1980. Senator North Carolina State, 1980-1982. Board directors Control Young Men’s Christian Association, Small Business Revolving Loan Committee, City of Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem Swim Club, Inc., Winston-Salem Tennis Club, Inc., Reynolds Toastmasters Club, Inc.
Chairman Forsyth County Republican Party. President Mac Wood School, Kidney Foundation Forsyth County, Youth for Christ, Inc. Member Operation Mobilization, Europe.
Elder Presbyterian Church. Member Winston-Salem Association Life Underwriters (president), North Carolina Association Life Underwriters (vice president).
Married Martha Marlowe, June 25, 1961. Children: Dawn, Kelly, Jacqueline, Heidi, Trey.