Background
Otter, John M. was born on October 2, 1907 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William C. and Mary (Peace) Otter.
Otter, John M. was born on October 2, 1907 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William C. and Mary (Peace) Otter.
Student in public schools, Philadelphia.
Since 1926, district representative, 1927-1935, sales manager Philadelphia branch Philco Distbrs., 1935-1938, general manager Chicago branch, 1938-1940, sales manager Middle West, 1940-1944, sales manager home radio division Philco Corporation, 1944-1947, general sales manager, 1947-1952, vice president since 1947, became general manager refrigeration division, 1952, vice president consumer products division, 1954, executive vice president Philco Corporation, 1954-1959. President John M. Otter Company, Philadelphia, since 1959. Director President National Foundation Consumer Credit, Incorporated.
Club: Union League (Philadelphia).
Married Ruth Knipe, September 13, 1929. Children: John M., Richard C. With Philco Corporation.