John W. McCarter
John W. McCarter Jr. | |
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Born | 1938 Field Museum, Chicago (President & CEO) |
Spouse | Judith Field West |
Children | 3 |
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John W. McCarter Jr. (born 1938) is an American business executive and public educator, notable for his long tenure as president and CEO of the
Early life and education
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, McCarter is the son of John W. McCarter Sr., and Ruth McCarter.
Business career
From 1963, McCarter was with
Government service
McCarter served as a White House fellow in the Bureau of the Budget in 1966–1967, during the Johnson administration. He directed the Illinois Department of Finance and newly created Bureau of the Budget from 1969 to 1972, under Governor Richard B. Ogilvie.[3]
Later career
Leaving Booz Allen, McCarter served as president and CEO of the Field Museum from 1996 until 2012, during which time McCarter was known for his work to modernize and expand the museum's mission. He has been a trustee of the University of Chicago, a trustee of Princeton University, a member of the Board of Governors of Argonne National Laboratory, a Regent of the Smithsonian Institution, and a trustee and chair of Chicago's public television station, and has been a director or trustee of companies including W.W. Grainger, Janus Funds, and Divergence, Inc.[3]
Honors and awards
McCarter is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[3]
Personal life
McCarter married Judith Field West in 1965.[6] They have three children.
References
- ^ U.S. Census, 1940, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_785; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 16-372
- ^ "McCarter, John W. Jr. Interview and memoir" (PDF). University of Illinois at Springfield.
- ^ a b c d e "John W. McCarter Jr". The Field Museum.
- ^ "John W. McCarter, Jr. Papers, 1969-1973". Chronicling Illinois.
- ^ "Exec Asked To Resign". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Chicago Tribune, Section 2, Page 1 (December 21, 1964)