John T O'Connor

environmental activist, leader of the National Toxics Campaign

O'Connor is probably best known as the leader of the National Toxics Campaign, a ground breaking effort he founded in 1983 to raise consciousness about the deadly impact of abuses perpetuated by unregulated chemical companies. O'Connor later became the chairman of Gravestar Inc., an assets management company with a mission to stay committed to the environment and the community. In 1991, he also founded Greenworks, a company that "incubates" environmental start-up companies. O'Connor engaged in the game of progressive politics with the zeal of a Boston pol, which he eventually became, running for Congress in 1998. O'Connor was married to Carolyn Mugar, an heir to the Star Market fortune, who is a long time activist and organizer of Farm Aid and a close collaborator with famed musician Willie Nelson.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Board Memberships

National Toxics Campaign once a leading environmental organization, dedicated to helping local communities seek environmental justice

• founder ('83→'93)

Donors

O'Connor Committee

• Principal Campaign Committee

Campaign Donors

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Louise Manoogian Simone Daughter of Alex Manoogian, founder of Masco Corp

• 1 contribution · 1,000 USD (Aug 26 '98)

Stephen G Pagliuca Managing Director, Bain Capital, LLC; former candidate for the U.S. Senate

• 1 contribution · 1,000 USD ('98)

Benjamin Zander Conductor, Boston Philharmonic

• 1 contribution · 1,000 USD ('98)

Robert C Hilliard Attorney - Hilliard Munoz Gonzales LLP

• 2 contributions · 1,000 USD ('98)

Ron Shaich Founder and former Co-CEO of Panera Bread Company; agreed to sell company to JAB Holdings in April 2017; Act III Holdings

• 1 contribution · 1,000 USD (May 26 '98)

Roger Berkowitz Former President and CEO, Legal Sea Foods - sold to PPX Hospitality Brands in 2020

• 1 contribution · 1,000 USD ('98)

Joy Renjilian-Burgy Professor, Wellesley College

• 1 contribution · 500 USD ('98)

Aram V Chobanian Retired Medical Professor, Natick Massachusetts

• 2 contributions · 400 USD ('98)

Arthur B Page Financial Advisor, Hemenway & Barnes

• 1 contribution · 250 USD (Apr 29 '98)

Margery Ann Tabankin Executive Director for the Hollywood Women's Political Committee and the Barbra Streisand Foundation

• 1 contribution · 250 USD ('98)

Memberships

Democratic Party The U.S. Democratic Party

• Member

Family

Carolyn Mugar heir to Star Market fortune; ED of Farm Aid

• wife (?→Nov 30 '98)