Background
Sampson, Benjamin Olin was born on August 11, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Benjamin Olin and Ruth (Evenson) Sampson.
Sampson, Benjamin Olin was born on August 11, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Benjamin Olin and Ruth (Evenson) Sampson.
Bachelor of Science, University Southern California, 1953. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1977.
Sales representative Cone Mills Corporation, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1961-1965, manager San Francisco, 1962-1964, manager sales office Chicago, 1965-1966, merchandiser denim, 1966-1972, vice president marketing, 1972-1977, executive vice president marketing Greensboro, North Carolina, 1978-1981, president marketing director, 1978-1981, president, from 1981, also director. President Cone Mills Marketing Company, Greensboro, since 1978.
Served to captain United States Air Force, 1955-1958. Member Textile Distributors Association (director 1980-1981), American Arbitration Association (director since 1981), American Textile Manufacturers Institute (market committee), Men's Fashion Association (director 1980-1983). Clubs: Coveleigh Beach and Tennis (board governors 1978-1980).
Married Marilyn Lane, March 20, 1953. Children: Debbie, Sherri, Kathy.