Porter M. Jarvis

Background

Jarvis, Porter M. was born on November 6, 1902 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Hugh and Harriet (Maxwell) Jarvis.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State College, 1924.

Career

With, Swift & Company, Chicago, 1926-1991; vice president, Swift & Company, Chicago, 1941-1949; director, Swift & Company, Chicago, 1949-1991; executive vice president, Swift & Company, Chicago, 1950-1955; president, Swift & Company, Chicago, 1955-1964; chairman, chief Executive officer, Swift & Company, Chicago, 1964-1991. Director International Harvester Company, Continental Illinois National Bank, Illinois Center R.R., American Meat Institute, International Livestock Exposition.

Achievements

• Porter M. Jarvis has been listed as a noteworthy business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee University of Chicago, Committee Economics Development, Museum Science and Industry. Member Chicago Association Commerce (director), Economics Club, Executive Club, Commercial Club.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Hauck, February 11, 1928 (deceased). Children: Hugh, Elizabeth.

Father:

Hugh Jarvis

Mother:

Harriet (Maxwell) Jarvis

Spouse:

Elizabeth Hauck

child:

Elizabeth Jarvis

child:

Hugh Jarvis