Jack Eckerd | |
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![]() Eckerd, c. 1970 | |
Administrator of the General Services Administration | |
In office November 21, 1975 – February 11, 1977 | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Arthur F. Sampson |
Succeeded by | Jay Solomon |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | May 16, 1913
Died | May 19, 2004 Clearwater, Florida, U.S. | (aged 91)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ruth Binnicker Swann (1957–2004; his death) |
Alma mater | Culver Military Academy |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Owner of Eckerd Drugs 1978 Republican nominee for Governor of Florida |
Jack Eckerd (May 16, 1913 – May 19, 2004) was an American businessman and the second generation owner of Eckerd chain of drugstores.