John A. Mulheren
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John A. Mulheren, Jr. (June 20, 1949 - December 15, 2003) was an American stock trader and philanthropist.
Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, Mulheren was a Wall Street icon who earned millions in the 1980's. Known for his charismatic personality, Mulheren became a Merrill Lynch managing director at age 25 and later became the chief executive of Bear Wagner Specialists, one of seven NYSE specialist trading firms.
A protege of Ivan Boesky, Mulheren was implicated in the insider trading scandals of the late 1980s and was convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges in 1990. Upon learning that Boesky had implicated him in the scandal, Mulheren reportedly set out to kill Boesky. Mulheren's conviction was overturned by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 1991.
Mulheren graduated from Roanoke College in 1971. He donated millions to the college naming several buildings after former professors and mentors. The entrance to the college is named "John's Bridge" in his honor. Mulheren's widow, Nancy, is a college trustee.
Mulheren died in Rumson, New Jersey. Bruce Springsteen, a close friend, performed at the funeral.
