John F. Grundhofer (January 1, 1939 – January 24, 2021)[1][2][3] was a director of Donaldson Company,[4] Securian Financial Group Inc.,[5] and BJ's Restaurant & Brewery.[6] He served as Chairman (1990–1997 and 1999–2002), Chief Executive Officer (1990–2001) and President (1990–1999 and 2000–2001) of U.S. Bancorp (formerly First Bank System),[7] a financial services provider. On retirement he was succeeded by his brother Jerry Grundhofer.
John F. Grundhofer | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1939 U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 2021 (aged 82) U.S. |
| Occupation | Company director |
| Known for | Being kidnapped and held hostage in 1990 |
He was a graduate of Loyola High School (Los Angeles) and Loyola Marymount University.[8] He received an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California.[9]
Grundhofer was purportedly kidnapped from a Minneapolis parking garage in November 1990. He escaped after being bound and stuffed in a sleeping bag. No one was ever charged in the kidnapping.[10][11]
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