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In 1967, Donahue received a degree in [[Civil engineer|civil engineering]] from [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge]]. He then pursued graduate studies in advanced foundation design from [[Tulane University]] in New Orleans. In 1970, Donahue and his father formed Spartan Building Corporation. In 1979, Donahue started his own firm, Jack Donahue Contractors.<ref name=lsu>{{cite web|url=http://www.cee.lsu.edu/people/Lists/hd/DispForm.aspx?ID=18|title="LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Hall of Distinction: John "Jack" Donahue, Jr., 2006"|publisher=cee.lsu.edu|accessdate=November 6, 2009}}</ref> ​

In 1967, Donahue received a degree in [[Civil engineer|civil engineering]] from [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge]]. He then pursued graduate studies in advanced foundation design from [[Tulane University]] in New Orleans. In 1970, Donahue and his father formed Spartan Building Corporation. In 1979, Donahue started his own firm, Jack Donahue Contractors.<ref name=lsu>{{cite web|url=http://www.cee.lsu.edu/people/Lists/hd/DispForm.aspx?ID=18|title="LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Hall of Distinction: John "Jack" Donahue, Jr., 2006"|publisher=cee.lsu.edu|accessdate=November 6, 2009}}</ref> ​

In 1986, Donahue joined his friend Robert F. Favret in DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. The firm has sixty employees, with $70 million in annual sales. It is the largest construction company on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. DonahueFavret clients have included Albertson's Pep Boys, Target, Circuit City (1949–2009)], Lowe's,  and the [[U.S. Postal Service]]. The firm has garnered prestigious awards, including a citation from the Vieux Carré Commission for restoration of historic buildings in New Orleans. It has garnered the Platinum Step Award granted by his fellow contractors.<ref name=lsu/> In 2007, Donahue received $11 million in constructions contracts from the [[gambling]] industry in Louisiana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/07/public_gaming_sources_of_incom.html|author=Terry Baquet|title=Public, gaming sources of income disclosed|publisher=''New Orleans Times-Picayune''|date=July 22, 2008|accessdate=November 6, 2008}}</ref>​

In 1986, Donahue joined his friend Robert F. Favret in DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. The firm has sixty employees, with $70 million in annual sales. It is the largest construction company on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. DonahueFavret clients have included Albertson's Pep Boys, Target, Circuit City (1949–2009)], Lowe's,  and the [[United States Postal Service]]. The firm has garnered prestigious awards, including a citation from the Vieux Carré Commission for restoration of historic buildings in New Orleans. It has garnered the Platinum Step Award granted by his fellow contractors.<ref name=lsu/> In 2007, Donahue received $11 million in constructions contracts from the [[gambling]] industry in Louisiana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/07/public_gaming_sources_of_incom.html|author=Terry Baquet|title=Public, gaming sources of income disclosed|publisher=''New Orleans Times-Picayune''|date=July 22, 2008|accessdate=November 6, 2008}}</ref>​

 

Donahue is a founding member of local and state chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors and a former national board member of the organization. Donahue is chairman of DFV; his son from the first marriage, John L. Donahue, III (born September 28, 1966), is president, and Robert Favret is executive vice president and vice president of estimating. Donahue's second wife, the former Maura Walsh (born July 9, 1950), is the company vice president of business development.<ref name=lsu/> Jack and Maura Donahue have a blended family of six children. Maura is also a vice chairman of the U.S. [[Chamber of Commerce]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uschamber.com/about/board/donahue.htm|title=U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Fighting for Your Business|publisher=uschamber.com|accessdate=November 6, 2009}}</ref>​

Donahue is a founding member of local and state chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors and a former national board member of the organization. Donahue is chairman of DFV; his son from the first marriage, John L. Donahue, III (born September 28, 1966), is president, and Robert Favret is executive vice president and vice president of estimating. Donahue's second wife, the former Maura Walsh (born July 9, 1950), is the company vice president of business development.<ref name=lsu/> Jack and Maura Donahue have a blended family of six children. Maura is also a vice chairman of the U.S. [[Chamber of Commerce]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uschamber.com/about/board/donahue.htm|title=U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Fighting for Your Business|publisher=uschamber.com|accessdate=November 6, 2009}}</ref>​

 

==Philanthropic work==​

==Philanthropic work==

Donahue has a long record of community involvement, including the [[American Heart Association]], [[Habitat for Humanity]], the [[American Red Cross]], and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. After [[Hurricane Katrina]], Donahue helped bring his own employees to safety and then opened his company for the Red Cross to establish a financial aid center. From his office, more than $2 million of aid was dispatched to some two thousand persons who lined up at his door.He also established Suited for Success, a charitable organization which helped persons who had lost their business clothing from Katrina to begin the process of re-establishing themselves. The gesture was highlighted on [[Cable News Network]]'s 2006 special "The Silver Lining".<ref name=lsu/>​

Donahue has a long record of community involvement, including the [[American Heart Association]], [[Habitat for Humanity]], the [[American Red Cross]], and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. After [[Hurricane Katrina]], Donahue helped bring his own employees to safety and then opened his company for the Red Cross to establish a financial aid center. From his office, more than $2 million of aid was dispatched to some two thousand persons who lined up at his door.He also established Suited for Success, a charitable organization which helped persons who had lost their business clothing from Katrina to begin the process of re-establishing themselves. The gesture was highlighted on [[Cable News Network]]'s 2006 special "The Silver Lining".<ref name=lsu/>​

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