In John Chrin's third interview with Sam Lasante, John's friend of 40 years, Bill Corriere, CEO of Keystone Food Products, talks to Sam about John's character and accomplishments. John also talks about why he's running for Congress, and how he wants to help the 17th district. Continue reading

The long tradition of welcoming the brightest and hardest-working students, regardless of their financial situation, is a hallmark of Lehigh University. Equally important in this age of globalization, Lehigh recognizes that understanding different cultures is essential in cultivating student success. Maria and John Chrin have fostered these vital components of a 21st Century education through their creation of scholarships and international internships. Continue reading

In John Chrin's second interview with Sam Lasante, Chrin discusses why he's running for office, public service, jobs and training, and what Conservatism means to him. Chrin and Lasante also discuss seniors and healthcare. Continue reading

In this video, Sam Lesante talks to John Chrin, Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. John Chrin discusses his family, growing up in Fountain Hill and Easton, his education, and storied career at JP Morgan. Continue reading

A month after announcing his campaign to run in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, Republican John Chrin had $350,000 in his campaign coffers, including $300,000 from his personal funds, according to a new campaign finance report released to The Morning Call. Continue reading

Democratic U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, a target for national Republicans, has a GOP challenger with roots in the Lehigh Valley and a background in banking. John Chrin announced Tuesday that he plans to run for the Republican nomination in the 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of Northampton, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Schuylkill, Carbon and Monroe counties. Continue reading

Republican Lehigh Valley businessman John Chrin is jumping into the race to challenge Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-Lackawanna). “The 17th District needs a Representative in Congress with the practical business experience needed to enact real change and to bridge the divide to get things done. We need new leaders from outside the political system who are focused on serving the needs of the working families they represent,” Chrin said in a statement announcing his bid. Continue reading

Today, Republican John R. Chrin, a successful business leader and Lehigh Valley native, announced his candidacy for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 17th District. “Washington is as polarized as ever,” Chrin said. “The 17th District needs a Representative in Congress with the practical business experience needed to enact real change and to bridge the divide to get things done. We need new leaders from outside the political system who are focused on serving the needs of the working families they represent.” Continue reading

John Chrin ’85, managing director and co-head of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) at JPMorgan Chase’s Financial Investment Group, said Wall Street will need to reinvent itself as it navigates through the current financial crisis. Chrin spoke about Wall Street and the congressional bailout this past Saturday during the Lehigh M.B.A. program’s annual Alumni Day.  “We have a ‘crisis’ somewhere, globally, every three or four years, so the fact that we have a new one really isn’t all that unusual,” he says. “What is unusual is the magnitude, and the severity, and the global nature of what is taking place at this point." Continue reading