William Justin McCarthy

Background

McCarthy, William Justin was born on September 25, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Jay and Elizabeth E. McCarthy.

Education

AB, St. Mary's Seminary, 1949. Post graduate, St. Louis University, 1950. Post graduate, Loyola University, Chicago, 1950—1951.

Career

With Kroch's and Brentano's Inc., Chicago, since 1952, executive vice president and Chief Executive Officer, 1978—1986, president and Chief Executive Officer, since 1986.

Achievements

• William Justin McCarthy has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Booksellers Association (board director 1978-1982, executive committee 1981), Chicago Athletic Club.

Connections

Married Virginia Patricia Kenter, July 21, 1956. Children: Mary C., William J., Patrick G.

Father:

John Jay

Mother:

Elizabeth E. McCarthy

Spouse:

Virginia Patricia Kenter

child:

Mary C. McCarthy

child:

William J. McCarthy

child:

Patrick G. McCarthy