John Wiley:
CLASS OF 1964
Chicago VocationalClass of 1964
Chicago, IL
John's Story
Life
After CVS I went to college in Michigan and became a manufacturing engineer in the auto industry; with managerial positions on both the GM and Chrysler corporate staffs at various times. I was married for 25 years, had two daughters, and relocated back to suburban Chicago in 1980 when I became part owner of an international consulting firm. After years of travel I decided to find a job where I was at home more; so for several years I managed an international machine tool manufacturing company near Midway Airport. At the end of my career I went "high tech" with Bell Labs where I managed a prototype hardware development operation.
Now I am retired and living in Ocala (north central), Florida. I recently remarried and I'm enjoying lots of activities including a computer club, Lions Club, I write an article for the local newspaper, and am still active in amateur radio. The picture is me, my radio station (with a section of 1961 vintage equipment), and original 1961 vintage (never been colored) hair. Outside the radio room window (semi visible) is the ...Expand for more
lattice enclosure around the Jacuzzi on our patio. We travel/camp as often as we can get away and enjoy entertaining, church, and our kids. I have always been, and continue to be, blessed in many ways. I also have instructor's credentials from the NRA and own a small business teaching firearms training/safety. Keeps my mind and business skills active and hopefully helps people be safer. If I accidentally make a few bucks -- hey -- even better.
My daughters are both professionals. One is on the Walgreen's corporate staff married to an attorney with the Cook County legal staff. They live near Sugar Grove; so I get there to visit. The other is a not for profit agency director married to a man who owns a transportation company in southern Texas. Life has been quite a ride for a blue collar boy from the south side! CVS did, indeed, equip us for a decent life.
Life is good -- it's been a fun ride so far and I'm anxious to see what's next. My villa has a guest wing -- look me up (I have a published phone number) if you come to the north central Florida area.
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