John Gideon Searle (1901–1978) was an American heir, businessman and philanthropist.
[1][4] His father, Claude Howard Searle, served as president of the family business after his grandfather's death in 1917.
[1] His other son, William L. Searle, as well as his son-in-law, Wes Dixon, also worked for the company.
[5][6] The John G. Searle Chair at the American Enterprise Institute, named in his honor, is currently held by Michael R.
[7] Assistant professorships named after Searle exist in all departments at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.