John Samuel Wilson

Background

Wilson, John Samuel was born on August 28, 1916 in Franklin, Indiana, United States. Son of Roy and Ethel (Neal) Wilson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1938. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1939. Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1956.

Career

Successively research chemist, chemical engineer, senior process engineer, director college recruitment, personnel manager, director executive development, Corn Products Company, Chicago, 1939-1956; associate, Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., 1956-1960; vice president, Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., Chicago, 1960-1980; senior vice president, Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., Chicago, since 1980.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Chemical Society Clubs: LaGrange Country, Island Country. Lodges: Masons, Shriners.

Connections

Married Dorothy Nordman, May 27, 1939. Children— Joan, Ward.

Father:

Roy Wilson

Mother:

Ethel (Neal) Wilson

Spouse:

Dorothy Nordman

child:

Ward Wilson

child:

Joan Wilson