Background
Heslin, John Thomas was born on January 24, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of John Joseph and Edna (Young) Heslin.
entrepreneur historic preservationist
Heslin, John Thomas was born on January 24, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of John Joseph and Edna (Young) Heslin.
AB, Duke University, 1952. Master of Science in Education, Hofstra University, 1955. Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, 1990.
Postgraduate, Art Students League, 1991.
Supervisor E.I. duPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., 1953. Owner John T. Heslin Design Studio, 1955-1960. Freelance editor, 1960-1966.
President John T. Heslin & Company, Inc., 1966-1986. Board directors Quilter's Corner, Inc. Career advisor Career Development Center, Duke University, 1992-1998.
Fire chief Rockleigh (New Jersey) Volunteer Fire Department, 1974-1975. Chairman shade tree committee Borough of Rockleigh, 1975-1980, marshall, 1975, historic advisory committee, 1978-1979. Vice chairman Rockleigh Board of Adjustment, 1977.
Chairman Rockleigh Planning Board, 1980. Establishor Rockleigh Wildlife Preserve, 1977. Co-founder, president New Jersey Historic Homes Association, 1977-1979.
Founder, director Hopewell Foundation, 1981-1984. Chairman, board trustees Abram Demarest Homestead Restoration, 1981-1984. Trustee Cathleen Heslin Foundation, 1991-1998.
With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member New Jersey State Volunteer Fire Chiefs Association, Duke University Alumni Association, Masons (Free and Accepted, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite), Shriners, Phi Alpha Kappa, Mu Sigma.
Married Cathleen Jane Hunter Heslin, June 24, 1950.