Jan C. Childress
Jan C. Childress (born July 7, 1954) is an American comic book writer, martial artist, financial professional, and former Congressional speechwriter (for Fred Richmond). As a comic book professional, he is best known for writing The Good Guys with his mentor, Jim Shooter for Defiant Comics and co-creating the mixed martial arts entertainment property JFH: Justice For Hire with his son Jan Lucanus for Creative Impulse Entertainment.
| Jan C. Childress | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 7, 1954 White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Style | Tai chi, Xingyiquan, Liuhebafa, Southern Praying Mantis, |
| Teacher(s) | Chang Ki Chan, Keith Tong, William C. C. Chen, Josh Waitzkin, Chen Xiaowang, Lawrence Galante, Jim Shooter |
| Rank | 2004 & 2010 Taiwan Tai Chi World Cup – Push Hands Bronze Medalist 85 kg, 2010 International Chinese Martial Arts Competition (ICMAC) Competitor of the Year 85 kg. |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Occupation | Comic book writer & critic, martial artist, financial executive, congressional speechwriter, athletic coach |
| Website | taichichuanforliving |
As a martial artist, he is world-ranked with several national medals and titles from the International Chinese Martial Arts Competition (ICMAC), as well as twice winning the bronze medal at the Tai Chi World Cup in Taiwan (2004 & 2010).
Mr. Childress has served as Director of Investor Relations for Consolidated Edison since 1998. He was previously Vice-President of Investor Relations for KeySpan.