Background
Damgard, John Michael was born on December 7, 1939 in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. Son of Theodor Miller and Dorothy (Oughton) Damgard.
Damgard, John Michael was born on December 7, 1939 in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. Son of Theodor Miller and Dorothy (Oughton) Damgard.
Bachelor of Arts, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1964; student, University Munich, Germany, 1962; student, University Virginia, 1960.
Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Valley Investment Company, Dwight, Illinois, 1966-1970; director, president, Illinois Valley Investment Company, Dwight, Illinois, since 1976; assistant to Vice President United States, White House, 1971-1974; deputy assistant secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1974-1977; vice president, ACLI International, Washington, 1977-1982; president, director, Executive Committee, Futures Industry Association, Washington, since 1982; president, Futures Industry Association, present.
Advisory Republican Heritage Group, 1976. Member Republican National Committee Policy Group. Board directors Washington International Horse Show, 1975-1981.
Member Futures Industry Institute (trustee), American Society Association Executives, Metropolitan Club (Washington), Racquet Club (Chicago), Meadow Club (Southampton, New York ), Farmington Country Club (Charlottesville, Virginia).
Married Darcy Mead, October 23, 1965 (divorced). Children: Michael Theodor, Julie Mead.