John Jean Mather

Background

Mather, John Jean was born on June 21, 1922 in Rolfe, Iowa, United States. Son of Robert Benjamin and Maude Armilla (Moore) Mather.

Education

Bachelor in History, State University of Iowa, 1948; Master of Arts in British Empire and Commonwealth, State University of Iowa, 1950.

Career

Founding director, Social Studies Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1960-1963; Executive officer, African-American Institute, New York City, 1963-1966; assistant to chancellor, State University of New York System, Albany, 1966-1971; special assistant to chancellor, State University of New York System, Albany, 1971-1974; associate chancellor for public services, State University of New York System, Albany, 1978-1985; general manager, State University of New York Center Administration, Albany, 1974-1978; chief administrative officer, New York television Network/State University of New York, Albany, 1973-1985; administrator, State University of New York Business Development Superior vena cava syndrome, Albany, 1984-1990; administrator, State University of New York Sml. Business Development Centers, Albany, 1984-1990; president, Rolfe, Inc., 1984-1994; consultant East European affairs, since 1990. Executive officer Preservation of the State University of New York, since 1995.

Chief of mission; negotiated with Soviets the first undergraduate exchange/Thorez Institute with State University of New York, 1974, research and trade with Belgium, 1990. Secretary State University of New York Statewide advisory board for business development, 1983-1990. Secretary Small Business Administration/State University of New York Advisory Board, 1984-1990.

Achievements

• John Jean Mather has been listed as a noteworthy management consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Pro bono political activity with Embassy of Latvia in behalf of the Republican of Latvia, since 1992. Member Friends of the World Maritime University (board directors since 1986), Hudson River Club (board directors since 1982).

Interests

• Avocations: research on the Baltic States/Soviet history. Writing, collecting Russian and Latvian art. Visiting museums of the United States and Europe.

Connections

Married Marilyn Jane Fontaine, December 28, 1946. 1 child, Victoria Ann Mather Masella.

Father:

Robert Benjamin Mather

Mother:

Maude Armilla (Moore) Mather

Spouse:

Marilyn Jane Fontaine

child:

Victoria Ann Mather Masella Mather