Background
White, John Joseph was born on July 4, 1919 in New Haven. Son of James and Mary Cecelia (King) White.
manufacturing company executive
White, John Joseph was born on July 4, 1919 in New Haven. Son of James and Mary Cecelia (King) White.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1942; Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School, Chicago, 1955.
Plant superintendent Ramapo division, American Brake Shoe Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1946-1948; regional sales manager, American Brake Shoe Company, Chicago, 1948-1951; chief executive office president, Midland Manufacturing Corporation, Skokie, Illinois, since 1951. Board directors Midland Manufacturing Corporation and related companies, Chicago, M.E.W. Agency, Los Angeles. Partner Real Estate Developments, Chicago, since 1980.
President Northfield Township High Schools Board Education, Glenview, Northbrook, Illinois, 1963-1972, Better Government Association, Chicago, 1962-1964. Co-chairman citizens committee Metropolitan Sanitary District, Chicago, 1965. Delegate Democratic National Convention, Atlanta, 1988.
Trustee Cheshire (Connecticut) Academy, since 1991. Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1942-1946, PTO, European Theatre of Operations. Member Illinois Public Action Council (director), Navy League United States (life), Chicago Bar Association, Union League (Chicago), Yale Golf Club (New Haven).
Married Jane Drucker, September 24, 1949 (deceased October 1980). Children: Mary, Carolyn.