Background
Cookson, Jane was born on March 11, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Frank Walter and Josephine (Hunter) Potter.
Cookson, Jane was born on March 11, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Frank Walter and Josephine (Hunter) Potter.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry cum laude, Carnegie Mellon University, 1961.
Organic research chemist, Gulf Oil, Pittsburgh, 1961-1966; investment advisor, senior vice-president, director, Christian Science McKee, Pittsburgh, 1966-1983; president, Cookson Associations, Pittsburgh, 1983-1984; president, Cookson, Peirce & Company, Pittsburgh, since 1984. Board directors Dollar Bank, Pittsburgh.
Trustee Eye and Ear Foundation, Pittsburgh, 198—. Board directors World Affairs Council Pittsburgh, since 1988. Member Economic Club Pittsburgh (director 1972-1978, president 1973), Pittsburgh Finance Analysts Society, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce (director 1976-1982), Duquesne Club, Rolling Rock Club.
Married Donald Howland Cookson II, June 22, 1963.