Background
Martin, John William was born on September 1, 1936 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Frances (Hayes) Martin.
lawyer automotive industry executive
Martin, John William was born on September 1, 1936 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Frances (Hayes) Martin.
Bachelor of Arts in History, DePaul University, 1958; Juris Doctor, DePaul University, 1961.
Antitrust trial attorney, Department Justice, Washington, 1961-1962; associate, Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine, New York City, 1962-1970; senior attorney, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1970-1972; associate counsel, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1972-1974; counsel, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1974-1976; assistant general counsel, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1976-1977; associate general counsel, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1977-1989; vice president, general counsel, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1989-1999; retired,, 1999. Trustee DePaul University, since 1998. Board directors Center Social Gerontology, Inc., National Women's Law Center.
Member Association General Counsel, American Law Institute Council, Little Traverse Yacht Club.
Married Joanne Cross, July 2, 1966. Children: Amanda Hayes, Bartholomew McGuire.