Background
Istel, Jacques Andre was born on January 28, 1929 in Paris. Son of Andre and Yvonne Mathilde Cremieux Istel. came to the United States, 1940, naturalized, 1951.
Istel, Jacques Andre was born on January 28, 1929 in Paris. Son of Andre and Yvonne Mathilde Cremieux Istel. came to the United States, 1940, naturalized, 1951.
AB, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1949.
Stock analyst Andre Istel & Company, New York City, 1950, 55. President Parachutes Inc., Orange, Massachusetts, 1957-1987, Intramgmt. Incorporated, New York York City, 1962-1980.
Chairman Pilot Knob Corporation, since 1982. Mayor Town of Felicity, California, since 1986. Curator Central Point for Memories, since 1992.
President VI World Parachuting Championships, 1962. Captain United States Parachuting team, 1956, master of sports, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, 1956, captain, team leader, 1958. Chairman Massachusetts Parachuting Commission, 1961-1962.
Life honorary president International Parachuting Commission, Federation Aeronautical International, since 1965. Chairman Hall of Fame of Parachuting, since 1973, Imp. Company water commission since 1997.
Founder National Collegiate Parachuting League, 1957, World Commemorative Center, 1993. Co-leader National Geography Society Vilcabamba Expedition, 1964.
Trustee Institute for Man and Science, 1975-1982. Board directors Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 1975-1985. Founder Museum History Granite, since 2005.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1952-1954. Lieutenant colonel Reserve. Member National Aeronautical Association (board directors 1965-1968), Federation International des Centres (president since 1990), Cercle de l'Union InteralliƩe (Paris), Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, DAV (life), Racquet and Tennis Club (New York City), Princeton Club (New York City).
Married Felicia Juliana Lee, June 14, 1973. 1 daughter by previous marriage, Claudia Yvonne.