John W. Creighton, Jr. (1933-) is an American businessman who has worked with many corporations, organizations, and universities. These inclue Weyerhaeuser Company, United Air Lines, the University of Puget Sound, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Creighton served in the United States Army[1], is married, has 3 children, and 2 grandchildren.

Education
Creighton earned a BS from The Ohio State University in 1954, a LLB from Ohio State in 1957, and an MBA from the University of Miami. Creighton is also a certified public accountant.

Civic work
Creighton earned the Eagle Scout award of the BSA in 1946 and as an adult was recognized for outstanding career and civic work by the BSA with their Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. From about 1997-1998, he also served as the president of the BSA. During this time he empahsized Scouting's traditional values and the need for the growth of the movement. Creighton said "Scouting has always reflected the expectations of the American family. That so many American parents have chosen to involve their children in Scouting is a powerful testament to Scouting's effectiveness in building character in American youth.".