Archie R. Boe

Background

Boe, Archie R. was born on February 27, 1921 in Estherville, Iowa, United States. Son of Berge B. and Regina B. (Nelson) Boe.

Education

British Computer Society, Drake University, 1941. Bachelor of Laws (honorary), Drake University, 1976. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1950.

Career

With, Allstate Insurance Company, 1941-1984; vice president, secretary, Allstate Insurance Company, 1960-1966; president, Allstate Insurance Company, 1966-1968; vice chairman, Allstate Insurance Company, 1968-1972; vice president, secretary, Allstate Enterprises, Inc., 1960-1966; president, Allstate Enterprises, Inc., 1966-1968; vice chairman, Allstate Enterprises, Inc., 1968-1972; chairman, chief Executive officer, Allstate Insurance and Allstate Enterprises, 1972-1984; president, Sears, Roebuck & Company, 1982-1984; also board directors, Sears, Roebuck & Company. Board directors NICOR Inc., Northern Illinois Gas Company, United States Gypsum Company, William Wrigley Junior Company, Alberto-Culver Company, Continental Illinois Corporation, Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Stewart-Warner Corporation.

Membership

Board directors Library Council of Northwestern University, Lyric Opera Company Chicago, Protestant Foundation Chicago, Foundation for Teaching Economics, American Trauma Society Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Newcomen Society North America Clubs: Chicago (Chicago), Commercial (Chicago), Executives (Chicago), Economic (Chicago), Mid-America (Chicago). Tavern, Glen View Country.

Connections

Married Elaine B. Jansson, May 11, 1973. 1 child, Michael; stepchildren: Constance Day, Randee Gregos.

Father:

Berge B. Boe

Mother:

Regina B. (Nelson) Boe

Spouse:

Elaine B. Jansson

child:

Constance Day Boe

child:

Michael Boe

child:

Randee Gregos Boe