Background
Odell, Jerry A. was born on October 7, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Pauline (Finnel) Odell.
Odell, Jerry A. was born on October 7, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Pauline (Finnel) Odell.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Pennsylvania, 1950.
Insurance broker Allman Brothers, Philadelphia, 1950-1953. Partner Son of Odell & Son, 1954-1957. Vice president Waber-Odell Company, Philadelphia and Overbrook Hills, Pennsylvania, from 1957, president Wynnewood and Bala Cynwyd, from 1965.
Member advisory council CNA Financial Corporation Insurance Group, Philadelphia, 1981-1983, Utica (New York ) Mutual, 1965-1966, Crum & Foster, Philadelphia, since 1985. Instructor University Pennsylvania, 1954.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1946-1953. Member Society Chartered Property Casualty Agents (certified), Professional Insurance Agents, National Association Insurance Agents, Philadelphia President's Organization (chairman 1984), Young President's Organization, World Business Council, Lloyd's Underwriting. Clubs: White Manor Country (Malvern, Pennsylvania) (president 1984-1986).
Married Arlene Phylis Diamond, December 26, 1954. Children: Steven Andrew, Anne Diamond, Robert David.