Background
White, John P. was born on February 27, 1937 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Walter T. and Sara A. (O'Neil) White.
White, John P. was born on February 27, 1937 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Walter T. and Sara A. (O'Neil) White.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Labor Relations, Cornell University, 1954. Master of Arts in Economics, Syracuse University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Syracuse University, 1969.
Director manpower, personnel, & training research The Research and Development Corporation, 1969—1971, vice president research, 1971—1975, senior vice president national security research programs, 1975—1977. Assistant secretary for manpower, reserve affairs & logistics United States Department Defense, 1977-1978. Deputy director Office Management & Budget, Executive Office of the President, 1978-1981.
Chief Executive Officer, chairman Interactive Systems Corporation, 1981-1988. General manager integration and system products division, vice president Eastman Kodak Company, 1988-1992. Faculty director Center for Business and Government John F. Kennedy School Government, Harvard University, 1992-1995, Robert & Renee Belfer lecturer, since 1998.
Deputy secretary United States Department Defense, Washington, 1995-1997. Managing partner Global Technology Partners LLC, since 1998. Board directors L-3 Communications Corporation, since 2004, IRG International Inc., Institute Defense Analyses, The Concord Coalition.
Member policy & global affairs oversight committee National Research Council. Served in United States Marine Corps, 1959-1961.
Trustee Council for Excellence in Government, since 1986. Board visitors Air U., United States Air Force, since 1986. Member of advisory board Maxwell School, Syracuse University, since 1989.
Member Council on Foreign Rels.
Married Elizabeth L. Michaud, June 27, 1959. Children: Ann Marie White Molyneaux, Patricia A., John M., Timothy C.