John D. Ferguson

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John D. Ferguson
Residence Belle Meade, Tennessee, US
Alma mater Mississippi State University
Occupation Businessman
Known for Chairman of Corrections Corporation of America
Spouse(s) Carole S. Ferguson

John D. Ferguson is an American businessman. He is the chairman of Corrections Corporation of America.

Early life

John D. Ferguson graduated from Mississippi State University, where received a bachelor's degree in accounting.[1][2][3]

Career

Ferguson founded Econocom, a company which leased and sold computers, in 1971.[1][3] Three years later, in 1973, he co-founded a bank, Community Bancshares.[1][2] He served as its Chief Executive Officer from 1982 1993, and as its Chairman from 1990 to 1995.[1][2][3]

He was the CEO of Corrections Corporation from 2000 to 2009, when he was replaced by Damon T. Hininger.[1] He has been its chairman since 2010.[1]

Political activity

In 2015, Ferguson donated US$1,500 in political contributions to Megan Barry's successful campaign to become the new Mayor of Nashville.[4]

Philanthropy

Ferguson served on the board of directors of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.[5] He serves on the board of the Nashville Public Education Foundation.[6] With his wife, he has made charitable contributions to the PENCIL Foundation.[7]

Personal life

Ferguson is married to Carole S. Ferguson.[8] They reside on Lynnwood Boulevard in Belle Meade, Tennessee.[8][9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Corrections Corporation of America: Board of Directors
  2. 1 2 3 Company Overview of CCA International, LLC: John D. Ferguson, Bloomberg Business
  3. 1 2 3 Corrections Corp. of America: John D. Ferguson, MarketWatch
  4. ↑ Harrison, Scott (September 8, 2015). "Barry vs. Fox: Who the biggest business names have their money behind for mayor". Nashville Business Journal (Nashville, Tennessee). Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  5. ↑ Tennessee Performing Arts Centers: Past Directors
  6. ↑ Nashville Public Education Foundation: Board of Directors
  7. ↑ PENCIL Foundation: Donors
  8. 1 2 E. Thomas Wood, Headline homes: Nashville's top sales, February 2010, Nashville Post, March 14, 2010
  9. ↑ Headline homes: Nashville's top sales, December 2008, Nashville City Paper, January 8, 2009
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