Background
Dorrance, John Thompson was born on February 7, 1919 in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Thompson and Ethel (Mallinckrodt) Dorrance.
Dorrance, John Thompson was born on February 7, 1919 in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Thompson and Ethel (Mallinckrodt) Dorrance.
Graduate, St. George's School, Newport, Rhode Island, 1937; Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1941.
With, Campbell Soup Company, from 1946; assistant treasurer, Campbell Soup Company, 1950; assistant to president, Campbell Soup Company, 1955; Chairman of the Board, Campbell Soup Company, 1962-1984; chairman of the executive committee, Campbell Soup Company, 1984-1989; also director, Campbell Soup Company. Director Neiman Marcus Group, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, J.P. Morgan & Company, Inc.
Served as captain United States Army, World World War World War II. Member Society Cincinnati.
Married Diana R. Dripps, April 26, 1979. Children: John Thompson, III, Bennett, Mary Alice Malone;stepchildren: Keith Bassett, Langdon Mannion, Robert D. Dripps, III, Susan Stauffer.