Posted: August 4, 2011
John T. Jankowiak, former Great Lakes president/CEO and current board chairman remembered
John T. Jankowiak, retired president and CEO of Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd., died on August 3rd. John, who currently served as the company’s chairman of the board, was a dynamic leader and highly respected in the dental profession for his knowledge and integrity.
John joined Great Lakes in 1975. His charismatic personality and work ethic earned him the presidency in 1989. During his 15-year leadership, Great Lakes steadily grew to become an internationally respected orthodontic company. He served on the company’s board of directors for over 30 years and was elected chairman in 2001. Known as “John J.” to colleagues and employees,
his “can do” attitude and tireless energy was an inspiration to all.
Great Lakes Orthodontics Ltd., an employee-owned company, was founded in 1967 and provides products, laboratory services, and appliance fabrication training to members of the orthodontic, prosthodontic, and general dental professions worldwide. Great Lakes is located in the Buffalo, New York, suburb of Tonawanda.
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