John William Culligan

Background

Culligan, John William was born on November 22, 1916 in Newark. Son of John Jay and Elizabeth (Kearns) Culligan.

Career

He was president and Chief Executive Officer of Whitehall Laboratories during the 1960s. As the company"s president from 1973 to 1981, Culligan was responsible for the conversion of Advil to an over-the-counter drug. As Chief Executive Officer, he sold off product lines unrelated to medicine and pharmaceuticals, and acquired Ives Laboratories and Sherwood Medical to bolster the core business lines.

Culligan stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and was succeeded by John R. Stafford in December 1986, with Culligan remaining as chairman of AHP"s executive committee.

Culligan died in his home in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey om December 11, 2004.

Achievements

• John William Culligan has been listed as a noteworthy corporate executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors president Valley Hospital Foundation, Ridgewood, New Jersey. Member of advisory board St. Benedict's Preparatory School, Newark. Chairman Archbishop's Committee of Laity, Newark.

Wtih Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Non-Prescription Drug Manufacturers Association (honorary vice president), New York Athletic Club, Sky Club, Union League Club (New York City), Hackensack Golf Club (president), Knights of Malta, Knights of St. Gregory, Knights of Holy Sepulchre, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

Connections

Married Rita M. Culligan (deceased 1993), children: Nancy, Mary Carol, Elizabeth, Sheila (deceased 1988), Jack, Neil.

Father:

John Jay Culligan

Mother:

Elizabeth (Kearns) Culligan

Spouse:

Rita M. Culligan

child:

Neil Culligan

child:

Sheila Culligan (deceased 1988)

child:

Jack Culligan

child:

Nancy Culligan

child:

Elizabeth Culligan

child:

Mary Carol Culligan