John Hoult Logie, Sr. (1939 --) was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to James Wallace and Elizabeth Hoult Logie. He attended Williams College (1957-1959), the University of Michigan (BA 1961), George Washington University (MS 1966), and the University of Michigan Law School (JD 1968). Mr. Logie also holds an honorary Doctor of Public Service from Ferris State University (2004). He was, at one point, the city of Grand Rapids' longest-serving mayor.

Mr. Logie also served five years in the United States Navy, first in the Pacific Destroyer Fleet, and later as an instructor at the Naval Academy (1964-1966). Mr. Logie is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, and The Best Lawyers in America.

An attorney by training, Mr. Logie practiced for 37 years at the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner, Norcross & Judd. There, he was the first chairman of its Health Law Practice Group, and a trial expert in condemnation and probate litigation.

Mr. Logie was first elected mayor of Grand Rapids in 1991, and was reelected in 1995 and 1999. Under his leadership, the city focused on economic development, revitalization of the downtown, and neighborhood associations. Mr. Logie was involved with the passage of three pieces of legislation in Lansing. He also established and acted as chair of the Urban Core Mayors group in southern Michigan.

In 1964, Mr. Logie married Susan G. Duerr of Charlevoix, Michigan, and together they raised three children: John Hoult Logie, Jr., Susannah, and Margaret. The Logies were long-time advocates of historic preservation, and Mr. Logie assisted in writing the local enabling legislation (PA 169 of 1970) for the State of Michigan, better known as the Local Historic Districts Act.