Background
Orb, John Alexander was born on February 9, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John A. and Rowena (Walker) Orb.
Orb, John Alexander was born on February 9, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John A. and Rowena (Walker) Orb.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1941.
Executive vice-president, director, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., New York City, until 1974; executive vice president, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Company Inc., New York City, 1975-1977; president, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Company Inc., New York City, from 1977; chief operating officer, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Company Inc., New York City, from 1977; chairman, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Company Inc., New York City, 1982-1988; chief Executive officer, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Company Inc., New York City, from 1982; also director, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Company Inc. Board directors Chicago Board Trade, 1973. Board of Governors Midwest Stock Exchange, 1965-1969.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States Army Air Force, 1941-1946. Member National Association Securities Dealers (district chairman 1968), Investment Bankers Association (past vice chairman Central states group), Securities Industry Association (director 1980-1985), Bond Club New York, Blind Brook Club, Tavern Club (Chicago), Hyannisposrt (Massachusetts) Club, National Golf Links of America.
Married Elizabeth Nevins, February 28, 1942 (deceased). Children: John Alexander IV, Joan Orb Garrison, Linda Orb Drake. Married Jean G. Tennant, June 23.