Background
Edman, John Richard was born on October 14, 1927 in Brighton, Michigan, United States. Son of Martin Wagner and Elizabeth Statira (Jacobs) Edman.
Automotive financial services executive
Edman, John Richard was born on October 14, 1927 in Brighton, Michigan, United States. Son of Martin Wagner and Elizabeth Statira (Jacobs) Edman.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1950; Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1951.
Comptr., Terex division General Motors, 1966-1969; comptr. Packard Electric division, Terex division General Motors, 1969-1971; comptr., General Motors Canada, 1971-1972; comptr., Air Corps Spark Plug division General Motors, 1972-1974; assistant comptr., General Motors, 1974-1975; treasurer, General Motors, 1975-1978; vice president finance, General Motors, 1978-1986; chairman, GMAC, Detroit, since 1987.
Served with United States Army, 1946-1947. Member Finance Executives Institute Clubs: Detroit Athletic. Presidents (University Michigan).
Bloomfield Hills (Michigan). Birmingham (Michigan) Athletic.
Married Betty Jean Bailey, August 12, 1951. Children: Jill, Thomas, Jody, Tracy, Julie, John.