Background
Martin, J. Landis was born on November 5, 1945 in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. Son of John Charles and Lucile (Cooley) Martin.
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Martin, J. Landis was born on November 5, 1945 in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. Son of John Charles and Lucile (Cooley) Martin.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1968; Juris Doctor cum laude, Northwestern University, 1973.
Associate Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, 1973-1977, partner Washington, 1978-1981, managing partner Denver, 1981-1987, firm committee member, Chicago, 1983-1987. Chairman, board directors, Chief Executive Officer Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET), 1989—2005, president. President, Chief Executive Officer Netherlands Industries Inc., Houston, 1987—2003, also board directors.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Baroid Corporation, Houston, 1987-1994. Chairman board, president, Chief Executive Officer Tremont Corporation, 1990—2003, also board directors, 1988—2003. Chairman, founding director Crown Castle International Corporation, since 2002.
Founder, managing director Platte River Ventures, Denver, since 2005. Director Halliburton Company, Dallas, Aimco, Apartment Investment and Management Company, Roundy's Inc.
Pres Central City Opera House Association, Denver, 1986-1988, chairman 1987-1996. President Central City Opera House Endowment Fund, since 1995. Visiting committee Northwestern University School Law, since 1987.
Member executive committee Houston Grand Opera, since 1991, senior vice president development 1992-1993, president 1993-1995, chairman 1995-1997. Board trustees Denver Art Museum, since 1994, Graland Country Day School, 1992-1997. With United States Army, 1969-1971.
Member Colorado Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association Clubs: Chevy Chase (Maryland), John Evans (Evanston, Illinois), Denver, Denver Country, Castle Pines Golf.
Married Sharon Penn Smith, September 23, 1978. Children: Mary Frances, Sarah Landis, Emily Pennsylvania.