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Ethan Allen Announces the Passing of Longtime Director John Dooner Jr.

  • Ethan Allen announced the death of John Dooner Jr., 77, a Board of Directors member who served for 15 years.
  • Chairman, President & CEO Farooq Kathwari described Dooner as a friend, mentor, & person of generosity & integrity.
  • Dooner began his career in 1970, became Senior Vice President at McCann Erickson in 1984, & served as Chairman & CEO of McCann Worldwide starting in 1995.
  • He was a visionary who predicted the rise of digital media & led the company's evolution into McCann Worldgroup.
  • His philanthropic efforts included involvement with Peace One Day, Product Red, & the United Way.
  • He served on the boards of St. Thomas University, Sound Shore Medical Center, & the New York City Police Foundation.
  • Dooner was also a trustee of Notre Dame's Irish Advisory Council.