Background
McKernan, John Rettie was born on May 20, 1948 in Bangor, Maine, United States. Son of John Rettie and Barbara (Guild) McKernan.
McKernan, John Rettie was born on May 20, 1948 in Bangor, Maine, United States. Son of John Rettie and Barbara (Guild) McKernan.
Bachelor of Science, Dartmouth College, 1970; Juris Doctor, U. Maine, Portland, 1974.
Member, Maine House of Representatives, 1972-1976; assistant Republican flr. leader, Maine House of Representatives attorney, Verrill & Dana, Portland, Maine., 1976-1982; attorney, Sterns & Finnegan, Bangor, Maine., 1974-1976; member, 98th-99th Congresses from 1st District Maine, 1983-1987; governor, State of Maine, Augusta, since 1987. Governor's representative to advisory board Scholastic, Inc.
Member President Commision on Presidential Scholars, 1981. Chairman National Education Goals Panel, Jobs American's Graduates, Education Commission States. Member of advisory board Future's National Youth Apprenticeship Initiative.
Member of advisory committee Bangor Community College. Fundraiser Mercy Hospital, Portland. With United States National Guard.
Member National governments' Association (chair committee human resources), Republican governments' Association (chairman), Coalition Northeastern governments (former chairman), New England governments' Conference (past chairman).
Married Olympia J. Snowe. 1 son, Peter Alexander.