Background
Abrahams, John Hambleton was born on August 10, 1913 in Topeka. Son of John Vanneman and Meliora Clarkson (Hambleton) Abrahams.
life insurance company executive
Abrahams, John Hambleton was born on August 10, 1913 in Topeka. Son of John Vanneman and Meliora Clarkson (Hambleton) Abrahams.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1935. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Washburn University, Topeka, 1978.
With, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, Topeka, since 1935; executive vice president, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, 1953-1954; president, Chairman of the Board, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, 1954-1975; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, 1975-1978; Chairman of the Board, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, 1978-1995; retired,, 1995.
Trustee Menninger Foundation Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Kansas Association Commerce and Industry (president 1970), Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce (president 1950), Chi Psi. Clubs: Topeka Country.
Married Julia Laval Jencks, April 30, 1938. 1 child, Julia Louise (Mistress Peter R. Siefert).