John Quentin Anderson

Background

Anderson, John Quentin was born on July 30, 1951 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Vernon G. and Loretta (Bezdek) Anderson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1973. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1977.

Career

Partner McKinsey & Company, 1977-1990. Executive vice president Burlington Northern R.R., 1990-1995. Senior vice president Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, 1995-1996.

Executive vice president CSX Transportation, Jacksonville, Florida, 1996-1997. Operating executive Fenway Partnership. Chief Executive Officer, chairman Big Wheel Partners, Inc.

Federal appointee National Coal Council, Washington, 1992-1998. Board directors North America Electric Reliability Council, since 1999., AbitibiBowater Inc.

Membership

Director Joffrey Ballet, New York City, Los Angeles, 1987-1990, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles, 1988-1990, Fort Worth Ballet, 1994-1996. Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Wendy Sargent, June 23, 1973. Children: Mark, Karen, Benjamin, Meredith.

Father:

Vernon G. Anderson

Mother:

Loretta (Bezdek) Anderson

Spouse:

Wendy Sargent

child:

Karen Anderson

child:

Mark Anderson

child:

Meredith Anderson

child:

Benjamin Anderson