Background
Hobson, Burton Harold was born on April 16, 1933 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Burt and Geneva (Sornberger) Hobson.
Hobson, Burton Harold was born on April 16, 1933 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Burt and Geneva (Sornberger) Hobson.
Bachelor, University Chicago, 1953. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Johnson Wales University, 2002.
Manager collector's coin department, Marshall Field & Company, Chicago, 1953-1961; sales manager, Sterling Public Company, Inc., New York City, 1961-1966; vice president sales, Sterling Public Company, Inc., 1966-1972; executive vice president, Sterling Public Company, Inc., 1972-1979; president, Sterling Public Company, Inc., 1979-1995; chairman, Sterling Public Company, Inc., since 1995; director, Sterling Public Company, Inc., since 1966.
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Member American Numismatic Society, Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, Confrérie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs (national president), Culinary Institute American (trustee), Wildlife Trust (trustee), American Academy Chefs (honorary trustee), University Club New York, Delta Upsilon.
Married Maxine C. Meyer, August 9, 1953. Children: Alice L., Andrew J., Mark R.