Background
Free, John Martin was born on October 30, 1923 in Melrose, Minnesota, United States. Son of John V. and Anne (Geyer) Free.
Free, John Martin was born on October 30, 1923 in Melrose, Minnesota, United States. Son of John V. and Anne (Geyer) Free.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1949.
Architect, engineer, Leo A. Daly, Omaha, 1949-1953;
associate, Leo A. Daly, 1953-1960;
vice president, Leo A. Daly, 1960-1966;
senior vice president, executive director Omaha office, Leo A. Daly, 1966-1986;
managing director, Leo A. Daly, Asia, 1970-1982;
executive director headquarters division, Leo A. Daly, 1982-1987;
corporation director operations, Leo A. Daly, 1987-1991;
retired, 1991. Consultant in field, since 1990. Project manager United States Air Force Academy Expansion program, 1964-1967.
Member International Engineering Commission, vice chairman, 1978-1982.
Board directors Goodwill Industries Nebraska, Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association, Omaha. Chairman advisory council College Engineering and Architecture, University Nebraska, since 1982. Member engineering advisory council Iowa State University, 1978-1991, chairman 1978-1979.
President's council Creighton University. Chairman UCS of Midlands Advisory Council Business and Industry. Trustee Marian High School Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Fellow Royal Australian Institute Architects. Member American Institute of Architects, National Society Professional Engineers, National Council Architectural Registration Boards, Architects Registration Council United Kingdom, Nebraska Consultant Engineers Association, Consultant Engineers Council United States, Royal Institute British Architects, Nebraska Association Commerce and Industry, Omaha Industrial Foundation, Office of International Finance (director 1978-1981), Society of America Military Engineers, Omaha Chamber of Commerce (director 1969-1971, vice president transportation council 1977-1981, director 1981-1988) Lodges: Knights of Columbus (Omaha) (4 degree), Rotary (Omaha).
Married Rosemary Buman, June 14, 1949. Children— Wanda Ann, John George (deceased), Linda Jo, Rita Denise, Mary Ruth, James John, Ruth Ann, Paul Lee.