Background
Ramsey, Hobart C. was born on July 24, 1891 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles DeForest and Jennie (Houston) Ramsey.
Ramsey, Hobart C. was born on July 24, 1891 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles DeForest and Jennie (Houston) Ramsey.
Educated, United States Naval Academy, 1915; Bachelor of Laws (honorary), University Miami, Florida.
Joined, Worthington Corporation, 1919;
joined, Worthington Corporation, in Europe, 1928-1933;
reorganizing Worthington European affiliated companies, vice president, Worthington Corporation, in Europe, 1929-1945;
executive vice president, Worthington Corporation, in Europe, 1945-1949;
president, chief Executive officer, Worthington Corporation, in Europe, 1949-1955;
chairman, chief Executive officer, Worthington Corporation, in Europe, 1955-1961;
chairman, Worthington Corporation, in Europe, 1961-1962. Director National State Bank Newark, Armstrong Cork Company, Symington-Wayne Corporation, New York City, Livestock Finance Corporation, Triangle Conduit & Cable Company, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Limited partner Glore, Forgan & Company.
New York City, from 1963. Director, member Executive Committee Prudential Insurance Company American, Tropical Gas Company, New Jersey Bell Telephone Сompany.
Trustee Thomas A. Edison Foundation, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Springfield, New Jersey. Board directors National Industrial Conference Board. Advising committee National Security Industrial Association Lieutenant commander United States Navy, World War I. Member American Enterprise Association (trustee), American Petroleum Institute, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Naval Order United States, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (board directors), Union League Club, Cloud Club (New York City), Short Hills Club, Quaker Country (New York), Quaker Hill Club (New York), Essex Club (New York City), Pine Valley Country Club, Lyford Cay Club (Bahamas).
Married Collette Nicks, September 30, 1936. Children: Collette Christian, Janet Houston.