Background
Jacob, Jerry Rowland was born on August 8, 1933 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Claude Windom and Morris Elizabeth (Rowland) Jacob.
Jacob, Jerry Rowland was born on August 8, 1933 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Claude Windom and Morris Elizabeth (Rowland) Jacob.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, 1956.
Reservations agent, American Airlines, Dallas, 1957-1959; sales representative, American Airlines, Dallas, 1959-1961; manager interline sales, American Airlines, New York City, 1961-1963; general sales manager, American Airlines, Boston, 1963-1964; director passenger sales system, American Airlines, New York City, 1964-1968; vice president sales services, American Airlines, New York City, 1968-1971; vice president New York division, American Airlines, 1971-1973; vice president eastern division, American Airlines, New York City, 1973-1995; chairman, Midways Airlines, Raleigh, Durham, North Carolina, since 1995. Board directors Syratech Corporation, Boston, Delta Queen Steamboat Company, New Orleans.
Director All American Collegiate Golf Foundation, New York City, 1980, The Silver Shield Foundation, New York City, since 1985, Association For A Better New York, since 1986. Member Police Athletic League (director since 1988), The Wings Club, Sky Club, The Sandhill Salmon Club.
Married Phyllis Ellen Powell, August 11, 1956. Children: Ellen, Susan, William.