John Butler Ayer

Background

Ayer, John Butler was born on April 21, 1948 in New York City. Son of Winslow Bartlet and Mary Payson (Clark) Ayer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, University Connecticut, 1977.

Career

Captain, New England Steamboat Lines, Haddam, Connecticut, 1974-1976; captain, American Cruise Line, Haddam, 1976-1978; director operations, American Cruise Line, Haddam, 1979-1983; general manager, Midway Marine, Haddam, 1978-1979; general manager, Williams and Manchester Shipyard, Newport, Rhode Island, 1983-1985; captain, Clipper Cruise Line, 1985-1986; director operations, Clipper Cruise Line, St. Louis, 1986-1987; vice president marine operations, Clipper Cruise Line, St. Louis, 1987-1988; vice president passenger services, Clipper Cruise Line, St. Louis, 1988-1990; captain, Clipper Cruise Line, St. Louis, 1990-1993; director marine operations, Delta Queen Steamboat Company, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1993-1995; vice president marine operations, Delta Queen Steamboat Company, Incorporated, New York Orleans, since 1995. Marine consultant City Pennsacola, 1981-1982.

Achievements

• John Butler Ayer has been listed as a noteworthy transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Coast Guard, 1970-1974. Member American Management Association, Propellor Club.

Interests

• Skiing, sailing, jogging, reading.

Connections

Married Pamela Susan Kelley, June 25, 1971 (divorced 1988). 1 child, Kelley Camblin. Married Luann Long, September 30, 1989.

Father:

Winslow Bartlet Ayer

Mother:

Mary Payson (Clark) Ayer

Spouse:

Pamela Susan Kelley

Spouse:

Luann Long

child:

Kelley Camblin Ayer