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John E. Jacob
John E. Jacob has had two outstanding careers, as a corporate executive and U.S. Civil Rights Leader. He is a former Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (1994-2008). He served on Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Board of Directors and as a member of the company’s Strategy Committee and Business Practices Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Anheuser Busch ‘s Charitable Contributions Committee. Reporting directly to Chairman & CEO August Busch III. Jacob played a vital role in all U.S. and International business matters. John retired from Anheuser Busch in 2008. John has served on over 16 corporate and charitable boards. i.e. Morgan Stanley, Coca-Cola Enterprise, LTV Corporation, Continental Insurance Company , National Westminster Bancorp USA, Legal Aid Society and The Drucker Foundation etc.
Before joining Anheuser-Busch Jacob had a 30 year career with the Urban League. In 1965, he joined the Washington, D.C. Urban League as Director of Education and Youth Incentives then as Acting President. Then in 1970 he was selected to be the President & CEO of the San Diego, California Urban League and in 1975 he was appointed President & CEO Washington, D.C. Urban League. In 1979 he was selected as the first Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the National Urban League. Then in 1982 Jacob was named President & CEO of the National Urban League. During his term as President of the National Urban League, Jacob pushed for social and economic justice for African-Americans and other minority groups. Jacob has received numerous awards and honors for his civil right advocacy i.e. NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, National Action Network Keepers of the Dream Award etc. Jacob earned both his B.A. degree in economics and M.S.W degree in Social Work at Howard University. Jacob is a Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity since 1981. Jacob and his wife Barbara have a daughter Sheryl and a granddaughter Nichelle.
To reflect on the need for education and job training to prepare marginalized communities for the challenges of the twenty-first century.
To take action for Americans dealing with the issue of race and poverty and highlight the disadvantages of the people of color.
Emphasizing the lasting impact of leadership, coalition-building, and advocacy for social and economic justice.