Background
Herd, John Victor was born on April 12, 1902 in Milwaukee. Son of John and Laura (Prescott) Herd.
Herd, John Victor was born on April 12, 1902 in Milwaukee. Son of John and Laura (Prescott) Herd.
Doctor of Laws, Pratt Institute, 1964.
Honorary director, International Business Machines Corporation World Trade Europe/Middle East/Africa Corporation. Board directors Continental Reins. Corporation Ltd., Bermuda, Pan American Banks, Inc., London Guarantee & Reins. corporation, South Atlantic Finance Corp.
Past president Association Casualty and Surety Companies, National Board Fire Underwriters.
Trustee Episcopal Church Foundation, Episcopal Foundation for Education Long Island Diocese, Brooklyn Institute Arts and Sciences. Board directors, vice chairman of the board of trustees Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Board of Governors Brooklyn Museum.
Senior warden Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, New York. Member American Arbitration Association (board directors), Drug and Chemical Club (honorary), Arcola (New Jersey) Country Club, Brooklyn Club, Heights Casino, Lawrence Beach Club, Links, Downtown Association, Union League, Church Club (trustee).
Married Pauline May Hoffmann, November 20, 1937. Children: Pauline, Victoria.