John D Ong: Business Visionary and Diplomat

John D. Ong, the visionary CEO who transformed B.F. Goodrich from a tire giant into a global aerospace and chemicals powerhouse, passed away at 92. A former U.S. ambassador to Norway and tireless community leader, Ong reshaped Akron’s industrial future, championed innovation, and remained a steadfast advocate for local workers—even as he watched his legacy’s headquarters depart Ohio. Known for his conservative values and humanitarian spirit, he left an indelible mark on business, diplomacy, and philanthropy, earning top honors for his service to education and community. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d0d4cd4e1df4ebe