John L.  Howard net worth and biography

John Howard Biography and Net Worth

John L. Howard joined Grainger and was named Senior Vice President and General Counsel in January 2000. His responsibilities include all of the company’s legal and corporate environment, health and safety and corporate security functions.

Before joining Grainger, John served as Vice President and General Counsel for Tenneco Automotive, a subsidiary of Tenneco, Inc. Prior assignments included Vice President, Law, and Assistant General Counsel at Tenneco. From 1990 to 1993, John served in The White House as counsel to the Vice President of the United States. From 1984 to 1990, he held a variety of legal positions within the federal government, including Associate Deputy Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice.

John earned his bachelor’s degree in finance, with honors, from the Indiana University School of Business in 1979. He earned his JD from Indiana University in 1982. In 1989, he received his LL.M. from George Washington University, graduating with highest honors. John completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program in 2003.

John is a Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel and a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He serves on the boards of 1871 Chicago, Rush University Medical Center and The Grainger Foundation. In February 2002, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a five-year term as Chairman, Special Panel on Appeals. He also has served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Seventh District Advisory Council and as Vice Chairman of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

What is John L. Howard's net worth?

The estimated net worth of John L. Howard is at least $24.73 million as of April 1st, 2022. Mr. Howard owns 20,567 shares of W.W. Grainger stock worth more than $24,728,732 as of November 10th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Howard may own. Learn More about John L. Howard's net worth.

How do I contact John L. Howard?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Howard and other W.W. Grainger executives is 100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045. W.W. Grainger can also be reached via phone at (847) 535-1000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on John L. Howard's contact information.

Has John L. Howard been buying or selling shares of W.W. Grainger?

John L. Howard has not been actively trading shares of W.W. Grainger within the last three months. Most recently, John L. Howard sold 1,732 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $509.24, for a transaction totalling $882,003.68. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president now directly owns 20,567 shares of the company's stock, valued at $10,473,539.08. Learn More on John L. Howard's trading history.

Who are W.W. Grainger's active insiders?

W.W. Grainger's insider roster includes Kathleen Carroll (SVP), Matt Fortin (SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer), John Howard (VP), Donald Macpherson (CEO), Deidra Merriwether (CFO), Paige Robbins (VP), Susan Slavik Williams (Director), and Laurie Thomson (VP). Learn More on W.W. Grainger's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of W.W. Grainger?

During the last twelve months, insiders at the industrial products company sold shares 9 times. They sold a total of 60,949 shares worth more than $61,773,296.76. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 5th when VP Paige K Robbins sold 9,577 shares worth more than $10,705,553.68. Insiders at W.W. Grainger own 9.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at W.W. Grainger.

Information on this page was last updated on 11/5/2024.

John L. Howard Insider Trading History at W.W. Grainger

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
4/1/2022Sell1,732$509.24$882,003.6820,567View SEC Filing Icon  
12/6/2021Sell9,728$496.68$4,831,703.04View SEC Filing Icon  
4/5/2021Sell2,535$407.21$1,032,277.3540,893View SEC Filing Icon  
12/10/2020Sell18,903$403.79$7,632,842.3751,110View SEC Filing Icon  
8/3/2020Sell2,679$342.98$918,843.4242,246View SEC Filing Icon  
10/11/2019Sell11,716$305.68$3,581,346.8854,933View SEC Filing Icon  
2/21/2019Sell1,211$310.09$375,518.9944,934View SEC Filing Icon  
8/22/2018Sell14,990$368.20$5,519,318.0058,207View SEC Filing Icon  
4/5/2018Sell19,500$295.00$5,752,500.0057,906View SEC Filing Icon  
11/30/2017Sell21,000$220.56$4,631,760.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/30/2016Sell11,000$230.00$2,530,000.0049,406View SEC Filing Icon  
12/3/2014Sell9,100$245.02$2,229,682.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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John L. Howard Buying and Selling Activity at W.W. Grainger

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W.W. Grainger Company Overview

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W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Now: $1,202.35
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