Background
Magaw, John W. was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Federal law enforcement official
Magaw, John W. was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Bachelor in Education, Otterbein College, 1957.
Patrolman, State of Ohio, Columbus, 1958-1966;joined, United States Secret Svc., Columbus, 1967;special agent, United States Secret Svc., Columbus, since 1967;former head protection for United States President and First Lady, United States Secret Svc., Washington, until 1992;17th director, United States Secret Svc., Washington, 1992-1993;director, Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, Washington, since 1993.
Board trustees Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. Member Federal Investigators Association, International Association Chiefs of Police (Executive Committee advising committee for international policy).
M. Helen Mahley; 5 children.