Background
Bestman, John George was born on December 1, 1939 in Marshall, Liberia. Son of Wreh Sammy and Kini (Payne) Bestman.
Bestman, John George was born on December 1, 1939 in Marshall, Liberia. Son of Wreh Sammy and Kini (Payne) Bestman.
Associate of Arts, Strayer College, 1968. Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1972. Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1973.
Deputy commissioner maritime affairs, Liberia Ministry of Finance, Monrovia, 1975-1977; assistant minister, Liberia Ministry of Finance, Monrovia, 1977-1979; deputy minister, Liberia Ministry of Finance, Monrovia, 1979-1985; director-general, Bureau Budget, Monrovia, 1985-1986; governor, National Bank Liberia, Monrovia, 1986-1987; minister finance, Liberia, Monrovia, 1987-1988.
Member American Accounting Association.
Married Beulah Jones, May 10, 1976. Children: Nimley, Pennoh, John Junior.