Background
Shalam, John Joseph was born on December 10, 1933 in Alexandria, Egypt. Came to the United States, 1948, naturalized, 1973. Son of Murad Joseph and Vicky (Harari) Shalam.
Shalam, John Joseph was born on December 10, 1933 in Alexandria, Egypt. Came to the United States, 1948, naturalized, 1973. Son of Murad Joseph and Vicky (Harari) Shalam.
Student, private schools.
From executive trainee to trader United Kingdom department Continental Grain Company, New York City, 1955-1958. Vice president Lynn Supply Company, 1958-1961. President Custom Imports, Inc., 1961-1963.
President, Chief Executive Officer Audiovox Corporation, Hauppauge, 1960—2005, chairman, since 2005. Member JP Morgan-Chase Metropolitan Advisory Board.
Member board advisors State University of New York College at Old Westbury. Member Consumer Electronic Industry Association (board governors), Ben Franklin Society, University Pennsylvania Alumnae Association, Penn Club New York, Old Westbury Horsemen's Foundation (past president), Wharton School Club Long Island and New York, Glen Oaks Country Club (board governors), Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs.
Married Jane Bishop, March 9, 1970. Children– Ari M., David M., Marc J.