John William Shields

Background

Shields, John William was born on July 21, 1937 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of John William and Mancel (Ivy) Shields.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Texas Christian U., 1959; Master of Business Administration, North Texas State University, 1964.

Career

Agent, American Airlines, Fort Worth, 1958-1961; sales representative, Campbell Soup Company, Dallas, 1961-1962; teacher, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1964; staff general assignments, field and hqtrs., General Electric Company. New York City, 1964-1980; national sales manager, ATARI, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, 1980-1981; vice president, United States Repeating Arms (Winchester), New Haven, Connecticut, 1981-1986; national executive director, National Association of Retail Dealers of America, Lombard, Illinois, since 1986. Columnist National Association Retail Dealers of America News.

Achievements

• John William Shields has been listed as a noteworthy Professional society administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: golfing, snow skiing, flying.

Connections

Married Patricia Ruth Butts, July 3, 1983. Children: Ramsee Anderson, Braden Anderson.

Father:

John William Shields

Mother:

Mancel (Ivy) Shields

Spouse:

Patricia Ruth Butts

child:

Ramsee Anderson Shields

child:

Braden Anderson Shields