Background
Buchanan, John Murdoch was born on July 21, 1897 in Steveston, British Columbia. Son of Donald and Christie Ann (Morrison).
Buchanan, John Murdoch was born on July 21, 1897 in Steveston, British Columbia. Son of Donald and Christie Ann (Morrison).
Bachelor, University British Columbia, 1917.
Fishing business, Steveton, B.C., 1917-1920; with, firm of auditors, 1920-1921; with, Cedar's Ltd. lumber manufacturers, 1921-1927; with, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., from 1928; secretary-treasurer, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., 1932; general manager, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., 1935; vice president, general manager, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., 1941; president, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., 1946-1956; Chairman of the Board, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., 1956-1958; Chairman of the Board, president, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., 1958-1964; director, chairman policy committee, British Columbia Packers, Ltd., from 1964. Board directors MacMillan, Bloedel and Powell River Ltd., Canada Imperial Bank of Commerce, Pacific Coast Fire Insurance Company. Advisory board Canada Trust Company, Huron & Erie Mortgage Corporation.
Member Vancouver Club, Faculty Club, University Vancouver Club (honorary).
Married Mildred Abercrombie, March 14, 1925. 2 children.