Background
McGoff, John Peter was born on June 29, 1924 in Pittsburgh. Son of Peter Frank and Sarah Thomasine (Robinson) McGoff.
McGoff, John Peter was born on June 29, 1924 in Pittsburgh. Son of Peter Frank and Sarah Thomasine (Robinson) McGoff.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1950. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1956. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Northern Michigan University, 1976.
Assistant director alumni relations Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1950—1952, speech writer president's office, 1952—1954, director publications, 1952—1956, director off-campus projects, 1956—1958. General manager radio station WSWM, 1958—1960. President Mid-States Broadcasting, 1960—1964, Panax Corporation, 1964—1980.
Chairman Global Communications, Williamston, since 1980. Chairman and director Beaver Island Navigation Company, Search Engine Marketing Newspapers Inc., Water's Edge Inc. Chairman Sierra Public Company, Star Line Corporation.
Member editorial advisory board Washington Times. Board director Detroit Press Club Foundation. With United States Army, 1942-1946.
Member Michigan Committee for Jobs and Energy, Michigan Committee on Citizenship, Morality and Value of Education. Michigan chairman Republican National Finance com, 1983—1984. Co-chairman executive committee Operation Action.
Member governing board Invest in American National Council. Trustee James S. Brady Presidential Foundation. Member of Association Governing Boards Universities and Colleges, National Press Club, Economic Club of Detroit, Newcomen Society, Navy League, American Association Private Railroad Car Owners (chairman public relations committee), Grosse Point Yacht Club, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Club, Detroit Yacht Club, Sigma Iota Epsilon.
Married Margaret Hermina Ewert, August 21, 1954. Children: Susan, Thomas, David, Steven, Andrew.