Background
Jacobsen, Arthur was born on September 21, 1921 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Alf and Jenny S. (Smith) Jacobsen.
business and financial consultant
Jacobsen, Arthur was born on September 21, 1921 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Alf and Jenny S. (Smith) Jacobsen.
Student, New York University, 1939-1942; Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1948.
Assistant cashier, First National City Bank New York, 1949-1955; with, J.C. Penney Company. New York City, 1955-1984; treasurer, J.C. Penney Company, 1957-1969; vice-president, director finance services, J.C. Penney Company, 1969-1981; senior vice-president, director consumer finance services, J.C. Penney Company, 1981-1984; Chairman of the Board, J.C. Penney Finance Corporation, 1964-1969; Chairman of the Board, director, J.C. Penney Insurance Companies, 1967-1984; Chairman of the Board, director, J.C. Penney Casualty Insurance Company, 1973-1984. Board directors, chairman audit committee Telecredit Inc., Los Angeles.
Member Phi Beta Kappa. M C.
Married Elizabeth B. Sayford, May 12, 1951. Children: Martha, Bruce.