Background
Martinson, Jacob Christian was born on April 15, 1933 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Jacob Christian and Matilda Kate (Wisner) Martinson.
Martinson, Jacob Christian was born on April 15, 1933 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Jacob Christian and Matilda Kate (Wisner) Martinson.
Bachelor, Huntingdon College, Alabama, 1954; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Huntingdon College, Alabama, 1993; Master of Divinity, Duke U., 1957; DDiv, Vanderbilt University, 1972; graduate, Institute Ednl. Management, Harvard University, 1981.
Minister, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lighthouse Point, Florida, 1960-1967; senior minister, First United Methodist Church, Winter Park, Florida, 1967-1971; supervising instructor, Vanderbilt University Division School, Nashville, 1971-1972; president, Andrew College, Cuthbert, Georgia, 1972-1976; president, Brevard College, North Carolina, 1976-1985; president, High Point (North Carolina) U., since 1985. Board directors First Union National Bank, High Point, chairman 1989. Lecturer St. Mary's Theological Society, U. St. Andrews, Scotland.
Board advisors Uwharrie county Boy Scouts American. Member National Association Schools and Colls. United Methodist Church (board directors 1982-1985,87-90, chairman finance committee), Southern Association Colleges Schools (commission on colleges), Indiana College Fund.
North Carolina (trustee), North Carolina Center Indiana Higher Education (board directors) Brevard Chamber of Commerce (president 1979), High Point Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1992), Piedmont Indiana College Association (chairman 1991-1993), Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (president 1991-1993), Phi Theta Kappa.
Married Elizabeth Smathers, April 29, 1962. Children— Elizabeth Anne, Kirsten Kate.