Background
Bakalar, John Stephen was born on February 10, 1948 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Leo and Ann Beatrice (Lepie) Bakalar.
printing company and publishing executive
Bakalar, John Stephen was born on February 10, 1948 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Leo and Ann Beatrice (Lepie) Bakalar.
Bachelor of Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1970; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1973.
Investment manager, First Chicago Corporation, Chicago, 1973-1976; treasurer, Rand McNally & Company, Skokie, Illinois, 1976-1978; vice president finance, treasurer, Rand McNally & Company, 1978-1986; executive vice president, Rand McNally & Company, 1986-1993; president, chief operating officer, Rand McNally & Company, 1993-1998. Director Racing Champions.
Advisory board, director Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development, Chicago, since 1976. Director Friends for Health. Fellow Leadership Greater Chicago, 1987-1988.
Trustee North Shore Country Day School Foundation, Winnetka, Illinois, since 1997. Member Economic Club Chicago, Northmoor Country Club (Highland Park, Illinois), Country Club of the Rockies (Edwards, Colorado), Eagle Springs Country Club (Wolcott, Colorado).
Married Christine Lake Heilman, September 24, 1972. Children— Brooke Heilman, Jessica Heilman, Luke Heilman.