Background
Jelinek, John Joseph was born on September 3, 1955 in San Pedro, California, United States. Son of Joseph Francis and Patricia Valerie (Powers) Jelinek.
Jelinek, John Joseph was born on September 3, 1955 in San Pedro, California, United States. Son of Joseph Francis and Patricia Valerie (Powers) Jelinek.
Bachelor, Loyola University, 1977. Master of Arts, Loyola-Marymount University, 1983. Postgraduate, Syracuse University.
Associate editor, E-Go Enterprises, Sherman Oaks, California, 1976-1977; advertising director, Select Promotions, Irvine, California, 1977-1978; editor, Service Corps of Retired Executives International, Westlake Village, California, 1978-1979; executive editor, Petersen Public Company, Los Angeles, 1979-1982; editor, Petersen Public Company, Los Angeles, 1982-1985; public relations account executive, Hill and Knowlton Inc., Los Angeles, 1985-1987; accountant supervisor, Freeman/McCue Public Rels., Newport Beach, California, 1987-1988; account supervisor technical division, Fleishman Hillard Inc., Los Angeles, 1988-1989; representative public affairs corporation news department, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1989-1990; product information manager, Ford of Canada, Oakville, 1990-1992; car product development, public affairs manager, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1993-1996; product development, public affairs manager, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, 1996-1998; director public affairs Large and Luxury Vehicle Center, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, since 1998.
Captain California State Military Reserve 1982-1989. Member National Rifle Association (life), Los Angeles County Museum Natural History-Automobile Collection Council, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, National Aeronautical Association, Detroit Institute Art.
Married Christl Michele Schneider, June 1986 (divorced July 1997).