John Macko
John Macko
John Macko is a retired employee of Ohio State University who has dedicated 38 years to serving student-athletes. At the end of last month, John officially retired.
He worked in the Student-Athlete Support Services Office for several years, helping student-athletes navigate Big Ten and NCAA regulations.
Early Life and Education
John Macko began his construction career at age 19 and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a job superintendent within a few years.
He eventually founded his own construction company that would become the largest on the Outer Banks.
His success in the construction business did not deter him from his desire to help others. His philanthropy can be seen through his involvement with numerous charity organizations.
One such organization, the John Macko Foundation, has raised more than $2 million to promote suicide awareness and prevention. Established by more than a dozen of his high school friends in his memory, this foundation continues to carry on his work through various fundraising endeavors.
Professional Career
Macko was a professional second baseman, shortstop and third baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1977-1980.
Macko’s professional career was marked by injuries, such as rotator cuff tendinitis in 2021 and elbow strain in 2020. Additionally, his minor league tenure included stints with Dunedin Blue Jays and Vancouver Canadians from Pacific Coast League teams.
In 2022, he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right lung and decided to retire rather than risk further injury. Nevertheless, he remains an accomplished major leaguer with a career ERA of 2.78 and 1.02 WHIP. As part of the Mariners’ starting rotation this season, he hopes to play an important role on their winning team. A former Massapequa High School athlete and active member of Antioch Baptist Church, he hopes this season brings success for both parties involved.
Achievements and Honors
Aside from winning the college golf tournament of his dreams, he was also an active member in his community and philanthropist. His dedication to giving back is best demonstrated through his involvement with NTID Center on Employment – providing employment and career services to people with disabilities. Furthermore, he loves supporting the arts, directing NTID’s annual musical production as part of his alma mater’s annual production.
He holds an array of accolades, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Vermont. Additionally, he is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and serves as clinical associate professor in orthopaedic surgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston. In addition to these roles, he also devotes himself to being a loving husband and father to two sons. Furthermore, since attending college he has been an enthusiastic supporter of the LGBTQA community and remains actively involved.
Personal Life
John Macko is a highly successful businessman who founded his own construction company. Together with his wife Kelly, he and his family are active members in their church and actively give back to their community.
John had a lifelong passion for working with people. He began in the building trade as a job superintendent and quickly progressed to becoming the owner and operator of his own construction firm.
He is passionate about aiding deaf and hard of hearing people in the workplace by teaching employers how to effectively communicate with these individuals. Additionally, he has conducted hundreds of workshops for federal agencies, large and small businesses, as well as non-profit organizations on topics related to hiring and training deaf and hard of hearing employees.
Net Worth
John Macko is an acclaimed American banker with a net worth of $100 million. He served as CEO and Chairman of Morgan Stanley, one of the world’s premier investment banks.
He began his professional career with Morgan Stanley in 1972 as a salesman and quickly rose through the ranks to become Head of their Worldwide Taxable Fixed Income division from 1985-92. Additionally, he served on their Board of Directors until becoming President in 1993.
He serves as Senior Advisor to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, a private equity firm. Additionally, he has made charitable donations of $10 million to Duke University in 1999 and 2004.