James Preston Benson

Background

Benson, James Preston was born on March 28, 1957 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of William W. and Dorothy J. (Zimmerman) Benson.

Education

Bachelor, Westminster College, 1979. Master of Management, Northwestern University, 1981.

Career

Equity analyst Drexel Burnham Lambert, New York City, 1987-1990. Special assistant to chairman Dime Bancorp, Inc., 1990-1992. Executive vice president Ryan, Beck & Company, Livingston, New Jersey, 1993-1997.

Investment analyst Harris Associates LP, Chicago, since 1997. Portfolio manager Oakmark Small Cap Fund.

Achievements

• James Preston Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Investment analyst by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association for Investment Management and Research, New York Society Security Analysts, Investment Analysts Society Chicago.

Connections

Married Kimberly A. Drosten, March 14, 1987. Children: Stephen, Mark.

Father:

William W. Benson

Mother:

Dorothy J. (Zimmerman) Benson

Spouse:

Kimberly A. Drosten

child:

Mark Benson

child:

Stephen Benson