Background
McGarry, John Patrick was born on November 22, 1939 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Patrick and Elizabeth (Weber) McGarry.
McGarry, John Patrick was born on November 22, 1939 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Patrick and Elizabeth (Weber) McGarry.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing Economics, Villanova U., 1961.
Salesman, Exxon Corporation, Elizabeth, 1961-1964; advertising executive, Young and Rubicam Inc., New York City, 1965-1969; senior vice president, management supervisor, Young and Rubicam Inc., New York City, 1969-1987; president, member operations committee, advertising Executive Committee, Young and Rubicam Inc., New York City, since 1987; vice chairman, Young and Rubicam Advertising Worldwide, New York City, since 1990; chairman, Client Superior vena cava syndrome Worldwide, New York City, since 1987; president, Chief Executive Officer, Young and Rubicam North America, New York City, 1992-1994; president, Young & Rubicam Inc., New York City, since 1996. Board directors Caramoor. Member corporation executive's committee Young and Rubicam, 1992.
Board of directors New Youth Performing Theatre, Bedford, New York, Regional Review League, Westchester, 4 A's, Louisville Opera Association, 1981-1983, Dominican College, Drop-out Prevention Fund, United Negro College Fund, since 1994. Board directors New York county Boy Scouts American, 1992. Head parents fund St. Lawrence University.
Member International Advertising Association (president United States and Canada), Proprietory Association (board directors), Bedford Club, Golf and Tennis Club, New York Athletic Club, The Roundabout Theater (advisory board since 1994).
Married Gilda R. Spurio, October 24, 1964. Children: Victoria Elizabeth, John Patrick, III.