John W. Creighton Jr.
John W. Creighton Jr. (September 1, 1932 - January 29, 2020) was an American executive who has worked with many corporations, organizations, and universities, including Weyerhaeuser Company, United Airlines, the University of Puget Sound, the United States Department of the Army, and the Boy Scouts of America. Education. Creighton earned a B.S. from Ohio State University in 1954, a LLB from Ohio State in 1957, and an MBA from the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School at 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 Eagle Scout designation from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1946. As an adult, he was recognized for outstanding career and civic work by the BSA with their Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. From 1997 to 1998, he 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 was married, and has three children and two grandchildren. Prior to his death, he served on the board of directors of Saltchuck Resources.