Background
Priesing, John Washburn was born on March 19, 1929 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of Carl William and Elizabeth (James) Priesing.
Diversified manufacturing company executive
Priesing, John Washburn was born on March 19, 1929 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of Carl William and Elizabeth (James) Priesing.
Bachelor, Amherst College, 1950. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1956.
Assistant regional manager Allied Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1956-1963. Consultant McKinsey & Company, Inc., 1963-1967. General manager H.K. Porter, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1967-1969.
Group vice president Phelps Dodge Industries, Incorporated, New York York City, 1969-1978, A. Johnson & Company, Incorporated, New York York City, 1978-1981, president, chief executive officer, since 1981, also board directors. Board directors A. Johnson & Company HAB, Stockholm, Meadows Resources, Albuquerque.
President board Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1987. Board governors Lawrence Hospital, Bronxville, New York, 1987. Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1952-1955.
Member Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New York City Clubs: Links (New York City). Siwanoy Country (Bronxville, New York ). Castle Pines (Denver).
Married Marilyn Wilson, June 20, 1968. 1 son, John Washburn.