Background
III, John Baptiste Gilbert, was born on March 26, 1915 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of Louis Jules and Willa (Sale) G.
III, John Baptiste Gilbert, was born on March 26, 1915 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of Louis Jules and Willa (Sale) G.
Bachelor of Arts California, 1937. Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1956.
Various positions Zellerbach Paper Company, 1937-1941, executive sales supervisor, general sales manager, 1946-1955, vice president, director, since 1955, general manager, 1959-1961. Vice president marketing Crown Zellerbach Corporation, 1961-1963, senior vice president, director, 1963-1974. Business consultant, since 1974.
Served from Second lieutenant to major, infantry Army of the United States, 1941-1945. Member of Orinda Country, Richmond Yacht.
Married Lavinia Cresap, June 21, 1942. Children: John Baptiste IV, Lavinia Grace, Joan Willa, Thomas Cresap.