Background
Blackburn, John William was born on June 29, 1936 in Larned, Kansas, United States. Son of Woodrow W. and Nora Cathren (Murphy) Blackburn.
Blackburn, John William was born on June 29, 1936 in Larned, Kansas, United States. Son of Woodrow W. and Nora Cathren (Murphy) Blackburn.
Attended, Highland University, 1954—1955. Attended, Highland University, 1959—1960.
Mining and construction salesman Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, Denver, 1967—1971. Regional sales manager Greenlee Tool Company, 1971—1974. Purchasing agent N.P.S. Construction Company, Craig, 1975—1977.
Senior buyer Utah International Trapper Mine Company, 1977—1982. Director purchasing and warehouse Glenrock Coal Company, Wyoming, since 1982. With United States Navy, 1955-1958.
Member of National Association Purchasing Management (membership chairman since 1983), Lions Club.
Married Barbara Jean Wood, November 29, 1969. Children: Jim, Bart, William, Michael.