John W. Creighton Jr.

John W. Creighton Jr. (born 1933) is an American executive who has worked with many corporations, organizations, and universities.  These include Weyerhaeuser Company, United Airlines, the University of Puget Sound, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

Education
Creighton earned a B.S. from The Ohio State University in 1954, a LLB from Ohio State in 1957, and an MBA from the University of Miami.  Creighton is also a certified public accountant.

Career

Creighton served as president and chief executive officer of Weyerhaeuser Company from 1988 through 1997.  He also served as the chairman and chief executive officer of UAL Corporation, parent company of United Airlines.

Civic work
Creighton earned the Eagle Scout award of the BSA in 1946 and as an adult was recognized for outstanding career and civic work by the BSA with their Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.  From about 1997 to 1998, he also served as the National president of the Boy Scouts of America. During this time he emphasized Scouting's traditional values and the need for the growth of the movement.  Creighton said "Scouting has always reflected the expectations of the American family. That so many American parents have chosen to involve their children in Scouting is a powerful testament to Scouting's effectiveness in building character in American youth.".

Personal
Creighton served in the United States Army, is married, has 3 children, and 2 grandchildren. Creighton serves on the board of directors of Saltchuck Resources.

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Category:1933 births
Category:Living people
Category:Distinguished Eagle Scouts
Category:University of Miami Business School alumni
Category:Ohio State University alumni
Category:Ohio State University Moritz College of Law alumni
Category:American chief executives
Category:Recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award