Background
Sidnam, Alan Northcote was born on July 14, 1916 in Kalamazoo. Son of William Northcote and Esther Lulu (Humphrey) Sidnam.
venture capitalist advertising executive
Sidnam, Alan Northcote was born on July 14, 1916 in Kalamazoo. Son of William Northcote and Esther Lulu (Humphrey) Sidnam.
Bachelor, Kalamazoo College, 1937.
Apprentice Staake-Schoonmaker, Kalamazoo, 1937-1938. Accountant executive, copywriter Winternitz & Cairns, New York City, 1938-1939, Robert Winternitz, Advertising, New York City, 1939-1942. Accountant executive, executive vice president Benton & Bowles, Advertising, 1945-1961.
Vice chairman Ogilvy & Mather, 1963-1968, consultant, 1968-1970. Venture capitalist, since 1970. Founding investor, director Lindblad Travel, New York City, 1961-1975.
Investor, director Kelley Oil Corporation, Houston, 1970-1987.
Vestryman St. George's Episcopal Church, New York City, 1964-1965. Trustee Kalamazoo College, 1971-1982, Church Heavenly Rest Day School, New York City, 1973-1979. Board directors Museum Tower, New York City, since 1999.
1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1945, PTO. Member University Club (council 1986-1988), Waccabuc Country Club (president 1955-1956).
Married Shirley S. Meeker, December 31, 1947 (divorced September 1975). 1 child, Caroline; Married Gloria Delli-Bovi, October 10, 1975.