John Wilfred Ham

Background

Ham, John Wilfred was born on October 28, 1931 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Edward W. and Harrett (Hosmer) Ham.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University Maryland, 1957.

Career

Trainee, J.C. Penney, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1957-1958; general manager, J.C. Penney, Troy, Michigan, 1980-1992. Member Executive Committee Better Business Bureau Eastern Michigan, Southfield, 1989-1992. Chairman of the Board Michigan Merchants.

Council, Lansing, 1990-1992, chairman president Advisory Council, Walsh College, Troy, Michigan, since 1992.

Achievements

• Avocations: travel, skiing, hiking. M C.

Membership

Chairman administrative council Clarkston (Michigan) Methodist Church, 1988-1990. With United States Navy, 1951-1955, Korea.

Interests

• Travel, skiing, hiking.

Connections

Married Mildred Tobey, June 5, 1955. Children: Mark, Russell, Susan.

Father:

Edward W. Ham

Mother:

Harrett (Hosmer) Ham

Spouse:

Mildred Tobey

child:

Susan Ham

child:

Russell Ham

child:

Mark Ham