Background
McMullen, John Joseph was born on May 10, 1918 in Jersey City. Son of Charles S. and Isabella V. Oxley McMullen.
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McMullen, John Joseph was born on May 10, 1918 in Jersey City. Son of Charles S. and Isabella V. Oxley McMullen.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1940. Master of Science in Naval Construction and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1945. Dr.Tech. Science, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, 1950.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1940, advanced through grades to commander, 1954, served with European Theatre of Operations, North African Theatre of Operations, PTO, resigned, 1954. Chief office ship construction and repair Maritime Administration, Department Commerce, Washington, 1954-1957. President John Jay McMullen Associates Incorporated, New York York City, 1957-1968, chairman board, since 1971.
President, chief executive officer Burman Oil Tankers Ltd., 1975. Chairman board, president, chief executive officer United States Lines Incorporated, New York York City, 1968-1970. Chairman Houston Astros Baseball Club, New Jersey Devils, National Hockey League.
Director Minnesota Public Radio Associates Inc.
Member American Society Naval Engineers, Navy League United States, American Bureau Shipping (board managers), Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Swiss Academy Ski Clubs: India House, Madison Square Garden. World Trade Center (New York City). Montclair Golf, Pine Valley (New Jersey) Golf, River Oaks (Texas) Golf, Oslo (Norway) Golf.
Grasshopper (Zurich, Switzerland).
Married Jacqueline Joy Everhart, December 10, 1955. Children: Peter Stuart, Catherine Joy, John Joseph.