Background
McDonald, John Joseph was born on April 18, 1930 in New York City. Son of John Jay and Margaret (Shanley) McDonald.
McDonald, John Joseph was born on April 18, 1930 in New York City. Son of John Jay and Margaret (Shanley) McDonald.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1951.
With Sperry Rand Corporation, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, 1954-1975, vice president, 1972-1975. Managing director Casio Electronics Ltd., London, 1975-1978, president Casio Europe, 1975-1978. President, Chief Executive Officer Casio, Inc., Dover, New Jersey, 1978-1999, also board directors.
Chairman Casio Canada Ltd., 1988—1999. President, Chief Executive Officer McDonald Associate, Dover, New Jersey, 1999—2008, Electric Fuel Corporation (Instant Power subsidiary), 2002. Member executive committee Electronic Indiana Foundation, from 1994.
Chairman Electronics Industries Foundation, 1997-1998. Trustee Brooklyn College, City University of New York, 1997-2008. Served with United States Army, 1952-1954.
Member Electronic Industries Association (board governor), Electronic Industries Foundation (trustee 1987-2008), Consumer Electronics Association(director).
Married Tessa de R. Greenfield, August 22, 1956. Children: Kathryn, Elizabeth, Andrew.