Background
Foster, Edson L. was born on January 22, 1927 in Kearny, New Jersey, United States. Son of Edson L. and Mary Raye (Jarome) Foster.
Mining and manufacturing company executive
Foster, Edson L. was born on January 22, 1927 in Kearny, New Jersey, United States. Son of Edson L. and Mary Raye (Jarome) Foster.
Bachelor of Business Administration cum laude, Pace College, 1953.
Public accountant, Pogson & Peloubet, New York City, 1951-1957;
assistant to contractor, Stanadyne, Inc., Chicago, 1957-1961;
assistant comptr., Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. New York City, 1961-1967;
vice president, comptr., Anaconda Company. New York City, 1967-1977;
vice president, comptr., Phelps Dodge Industries, Inc., New York City, 1977-1979;
vice president, comptr., Phelps Dodge Corporation, New York City, 1979-1987;
senior vice president, chief finance officer, Phelps Dodge Corporation, New York City, 1987-1989;
retired, Phelps Dodge Corporation, New York City, 1989.
Director Sudbury, Inc., Cleveland, 1992-1993. Member Board Finance, Wilton, Connecticut, 1967-1972, chairman, 1972.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute Management Accountants, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, Manasquan River Golf Club, Pasadena Yacht & Country Club.
Married Jean C. Slater, June 16, 1951. Children– Jill, Lori, Todd, Jody, Cary.