Background
Sorensen, Burton Erhard was born on October 28, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Soren Kirsten and Christine (Petersen) Sorensen.
Sorensen, Burton Erhard was born on October 28, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Soren Kirsten and Christine (Petersen) Sorensen.
Student, Northwestern University, 1949. Bachelor, Wheaton College, 1955.
Vice president Kidder, Peabody & Company, New York City, 1956-1971. Vice president Goldman, Sachs & Company, 1972-1976, partner, 1977-1984. Chief executive officer, chairman Lord Securities Corporation, 1984-1996.
Retired, 1996
Director Provident Companies, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, Servicemaster Industries Inc.
Served to corporal United States Marine Corps, 1951-1953, Korea. Member City Midday Club (New York City), Morris County Golf Club (Covent, New Jersey), Grandfather Golf and Country Club (Linville, North Carolina), The Sanctuary Golf Club (Sanibel Island, Florida).
Married Linda Graf, August 28, 1954 (divorced 1970). Children: Debra, Jack, Peter, Janice. Married France Elizabeth Pepinger, December 28, 1972.