Background
Witter, Jean Carter was born on January 3, 1892 in Humbird, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George F. and Mary Ann (Carter) Witter.
Witter, Jean Carter was born on January 3, 1892 in Humbird, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George F. and Mary Ann (Carter) Witter.
Bachelor of Science University of California 1916.
Investment banker, 1916. Junior partner Blyth, Witter & Company, San Francisco, 1922-1924. Joined in formation Dean Witter & Company, 1924.
Partner, 1924-1970; honorary Chairman of the Board Dean Witter & Company, Inc. 1970; director I Magnin and Company, Yosemite Park and Curry Company, Leslie Salt Company Entered 1st O.T.C., 1917, discharge from United States Army as captain FA. 1919. Director Piedmont (California) Board Education 1935-1947.
Campaign chairman San Francisco Community Chest, 1940. Chairman Red Cross War Fund Campaign, 1945-1946.
Member Investment Bankers Association (president 1938-1939). California Alumni Association (president 1945-1946). Regent. University of California, 1945-1946.
Member Zeta Psi.; Member Piedmont (California) Community Church. Clubs: Pacific-Union. Bohemian. Commercial.
San Francisco Golf. Commonwealth of California Bond (San Francisco).
Married Catharine Maurer, December 25, 1917. Children: Jean Carter (deceased), William Maurer, Nancy, Thomas Winship.