George James Becker

Background

Becker, George James was born on October 2, 1934 in Toledo. Son of George J. and Anna Lydon (Dillon) Becker.

Education

Student in public schools, Fremont, Ohio.

Career

Manager marketing support, Ryan Aero. Company, 1962-1969; vice president, Teawell, Inc., 1969-1970; assistant director marketing, Sea World of San Diego, 1970; vice president marketing, Sea World of San Diego, 1970-1971; vice president, general manager, Sea World of Ohio, 1971-1974; vice president, general manager, director, Sea World of Florida, Orlando, 1974-1978; president, Sea World of Florida, Orlando, from 1978; former president, Sea World Inc., San Diego now chairman, chief Executive officer, Sea World of Texas, Inc., San Antonio.

Achievements

• George James Becker has been listed as a noteworthy Marine life park executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Florida Symphony. Board directors Central Florida Development Council, Committee of 100, Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Tourist Development Council. Served with United States Navy, 1955-1959.

Fellow American Association Zoological Parks and Aquaruims, International Oceanographic Foundation. Member Florida Chamber of Commerce (president 1983), Orlando Chamber of Commerce.

Connections

Married Sandra E. Martin, September 5, 1955. Children: Butch, Steve, David, Kim, Carrie, Jennifer.

Father:

George J. Becker

Mother:

Anna Lydon (Dillon) Becker

Spouse:

Sandra E. Martin

child:

Butch Becker

child:

Carrie Becker

child:

Jennifer Becker

child:

Steve Becker

child:

Kim Becker

child:

David Becker