Background
Newman, John V. was born on April 25, 1910 in Pomona, California, United States. Son of Carl V. and Florence (White) Newman.
agriculturist corporation executive
Newman, John V. was born on April 25, 1910 in Pomona, California, United States. Son of Carl V. and Florence (White) Newman.
Bachelor, Pomona College, 1931.
Citrus grower, rancher, since 1931. Director Utt Development Company, Oxnard, California, from 1942, president, 1969-1976, C.B.S.-Sony California, Inc., Oxnard, from 1976. Chairman board Irvine Company, Newport Beach, California, 1972-1977.
Director SUnkist Growers, Inc., Sherman Oaks, from 1959. Chairman board Sunkist Growers, Inc., 1972-1977, 82-86. Director Southern California Edison Company, 1957-1983.
Member California Board Agriculture, 1947-1962. California representative, special farm advisory committee Department Labor, 1950-1961. Agricultural adviser Employer delegate International Labor Organization, Geneva, since 1952.
Commissioner California Horse Racing Board, 1968-1976, chairman, 1972-1975. Director Hollywood Park, since 1977. Board directors James Irvine Foundation, Pomona College.
Member Council California Growers (president 1960-1961), Seaboard Lemon Association (director 1942-1962, president 1962-1972, chairman board 1972-1985), Saticoy Lemon Association (board directors since 1986), Ventura County Citrus Growers Committee (president 1962-1968), United States Chamber of Commerce (agricultural committee 1952-1957), Rancheros Vistadores (director since 1957, president 1967-1969) Clubs: California.
Married Ruth Tantlinger, May 6, 1933. Children: Peter V., Michael J.