Background
Mitchell, John Thomas was born on July 14, 1929 in Brooklyn. Son of John Thomas and Ella Bernadette (Neylon) Mitchell.
Mitchell, John Thomas was born on July 14, 1929 in Brooklyn. Son of John Thomas and Ella Bernadette (Neylon) Mitchell.
Ab in History, Niagara University, 1951. Postgraduate in business, Harvard University, 1954.
Salesman Durkee Foods, Elmhurst, New York, 1954-1955, Federal Paperboard Company, Bogota, New Jersey, 1955-1958. Account executive Benton & bowles Advertising, New York City, 1958-1962. Sales manager Franklin Sugar Company, Philadelphia, 1962-1966.
Marketing manager Standard Packaging Company, New York City, 1966-1969. Vice president marketing Nabisco Brands Inc., East hanover, New Jersey, since 1969.
President Independence Day Association, Glen Rock, New Jersey, 1970-1971, Village Players Community Theater, Ridgewood, New Jersey, 1971-1975. Board directors Morris Sussex Coucil Boy Scouts AM. Denville New Jersey, president pro tempore, since 1979. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea.
Member International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (Spark Plug award 1987), National Automatic Merchandising Association, Society Foodservice Management, American Management Association, Association National Advertisers, American Legion. Clubs: Knoll Country (Parsippany, New Jersey) Mountain Lakes (New Jersey). Lodges: Knights of Columbus.
Married Marilyn Elizabeth Merolla, May 25, 1963. Children: Denise Elaine, Douglas John.