| John M. Wallace | |
| Office1: | 23rd Mayor of Salt Lake City |
| Term Start1: | 1938 |
| Term End1: | 1940 |
| Predecessor1: | E. B. Erwin |
| Successor1: | Ab Jenkins |
| Office2: | Member of the Utah State Senate |
| Term Start2: | 1933 |
| Term End2: | 1935 |
| Birth Date: | 14 December 1893 |
| Birth Place: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Death Place: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Party: | Democratic |
John McChrystal Wallace (December 14, 1893 – February 7, 1989) was an American banker, philanthropist, and politician. He served in the Utah State Senate from 1933 to 1935 as a Democrat[1] and as the Mayor of Salt Lake City from 1938 to 1940.[2]
Wallace was born on December 14, 1893. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1916, and then attended Harvard Graduate School, receiving his master's of business administration in 1921.[2]
Wallace was a lieutenant in World War I, and later served as an aide to the United States Secretary of the Army.[2]
Wallace served as president and chairman of Walker Bank and established the predecessor to First Interstate Bank. He had a lengthy and diverse career in business, investing in various sectors, ranging from copper mining to hog farming.[2]
Wallace served in the Utah State Senate from 1933 to 1935, and in 1938 was appointed Mayor of Salt Lake City. He served for two years.[2]