Background
Fowler, John Russell was born on April 4, 1918 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of John Tasker and Amy (Hurlburt) Fowler.
Fowler, John Russell was born on April 4, 1918 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of John Tasker and Amy (Hurlburt) Fowler.
Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1940.
With, Jacobson Stores Inc., Jackson, Michigan, since 1945; executive vice president, Jacobson Stores Inc., 1962-1966; president, Jacobson Stores Inc., 1966-1982; chairman, chief Executive officer, Jacobson Stores Inc., 1982-1992; chairman, Jacobson Stores Inc., 1992-1993; chairman emeritus, Jacobson Stores Inc., since 1993. Board directors Guardsman Product Company Inc., Tecumseh Products Company, Michigan, Camp Realty Company, Jackson, Butterfield Investment company.
Chairman Torch Doctor, Jackson, 1956, Community Chest, 1957, City Planning Commission, 1970. Chairman citizens committee Board Education, Jackson, 1960-1961. Board directors Mercy Hospital, Jackson.
Member Citizens Research Council Michigan Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945. Member National Retail Merchants Association (board directors, executive committee). Clubs: Country of (Jackson), Pine Tree Golf (Delray).
Married Dorthalene Borthwick, October 5, 1924. Children— John Russell, James Borthwick.