Background
Garrison, John Raymond was born on January 30, 1938 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Raymond Wilson and Clara Ella (Moore) Garrison.
Garrison, John Raymond was born on January 30, 1938 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Raymond Wilson and Clara Ella (Moore) Garrison.
AB, Harvard University, 1960. Master of Public Administration (scholastic award), New York University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Bellevue University, 2002.
Administrative assistant New York State Banking Department, 1962-1963. Planner New Jersey Department Economic Development and Conservation, 1963-1964. Senior planner New York State Office Regional Development, 1964-1966.
Member staff Governor New York State Executive Chamber, 1966-1971. Program secretary Office of Lieutenant Governor, 1971-1973. Deputy commissioner administration New York State Health Department, 1973-1975.
Executive vice president Hospital Association New York State, 1975-1978. Chief Executive Officer National Easter Seal Society, 1978—1990, American Lung Association, New York City, 1990—2001, Cherish Our Children International, Shiloh, New Jersey, 2001—2007. President J.R. Garrison and Associates, since 2001.
Board director International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 1996—2003, World No Tobacco Day, 1999-2006, Health Care Choices, 1997^. Member National Board Respiratory Care, since 2003, Joint Commission Public Advisory Group Health Care Quality, 2000-2008. Member of Harvard Club (New York City).
Married Sally Anne Woodruff, September 10, 1960. Children: Glenn Thomas Wilson, Matthew Moore.