Background
Ogden, Chester Robert was born on August 11, 1923 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Daniel Miller and Mary Elizabeth (Maphis) Ogden.
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Chester Robert Ogden
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Bachelor of Science, Harvard University, 1946; veterinary's certified, Harvard Business School, 1947; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1950.
Career
Associate Chadbourne & Park, New York City, 1950-1953, Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, New York City, 1953-1957, Preston, Thorgrimson & Horowitz, Seattle, 1957-1958. Vice president R.J. Martin & Company/R.J. Martin Mortgage Company, Spokane, 1958-1984. President R.J. Martin Mortgage Company, since 1984.
Executive vice president Great Northwest Life Insurance Company, 1963, president, 1964. President, general counsel North Coast Life Insurance Company, 1965—2007, chairman board, since 2007, Washington State Life & Disability Insurance Guaranty Association, 1986—2008, secretary-treasurer, 2000—2008, vice chairman.
Achievements
Membership
Member Washington Alaska Regional Medical Program, 1966-1974, chairman 1969-1973. National Advisory Council United States Regional Medical Programs, United States Department Department of Health, 1973-1974, Spokane City County Historic Landmarks Commission, 1988-1996, chairman, 1991-1996. Board directors Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, 1989-1995.
President Spokane Community Foundation, 1981-1983, Spokane Rotary, 1978, Spokane Symphony, 83-85, board member 1978-1985. President board St. George's School, Spokane, 1972-1976. Secretary Washington State Republician Central Commission, 1973-1975.
1st lieutenant United States Army Air Corps, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, Spokane Club.
Connections
Married Margaret Ellen Martin. Children: David M., Robert J., Douglas H.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican