John Lawrence Burns

Background

Burns, John Lawrence was born on November 16, 1908 in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Michael P. and Ellen (Holihan) Burns.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northeastern University, 1930. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Northeastern University, 1957. Doctor of Science, Harvard University, 1934.

Career

Superintendent wire division, Republic Steel Corporation, 1934-1942; vice chairman of the executive committee, coordinating partner, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, 1942-1957; president, Radio Corporation of America, 1957-1962; vice Chairman of the Board, Cities Service Company, 1965-1966; Chairman of the Board, Cities Service Company, 1966-1968; president, John L. Burns & Company. New York City, from 1968. Retired chairman of the board of trustees Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company.

Achievements

• John Lawrence Burns has been listed as a noteworthy investments company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman emeritus, board directors Boys' Clubs American. Member corporation Northeastern University. Member Committee for Economic Development (honorary trustee).

Clubs: Round Hill (Greenwich, Connecticut). Blind Brook (Portchester, New York ). Sky (New York City), Economic (New York City).

Connections

Married Beryl M. Spinney, August 29, 1937 (deceased May 1991). Children: John Spinney, Lara Burns Cunningham.

Father:

Michael P. Burns

Mother:

Ellen (Holihan) Burns

Spouse:

Beryl M. Spinney

child:

Lara Burns Cunningham Burns

child:

John Spinney Burns