Background
Gorter, James Polk was born on December 10, 1929 in Baltimore. Son of Technology Poultney and Swan (Deford) Gorter.
Gorter, James Polk was born on December 10, 1929 in Baltimore. Son of Technology Poultney and Swan (Deford) Gorter.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1951; postgraduate, London School Economics, 1951-1952.
Partner, Goldman, Sachs & Company, 1956-1988; limited partner, Goldman, Sachs & Company, since 1989; chairman, Baker, Fentress & Company, Chicago, since 1987. Board directors Caterpillar Inc., Consolidated Tomoka Land Company.
Trustee Lake Forest College Served with United States Navy, 1952-1955. Member of Chicago Commonwealth, Chicago, Economic, Commercial.
Married Audrey Fentress. Children: James Junior, David F., Mary H.