John Raymond Watson

Background

Watson, John Raymond was born on September 7, 1935 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Son of Edward C. and Stella A. (Hemsley) Watson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 1957. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 1958. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1959.

Career

Owner, Raymond Watson & Associations, San Juan, 1963-1969; executive director, P.R. Highway Authority, San Juan, 1969-1972; president, Abarca Enterprises, San Juan, 1972-1974; area director Caribbean area office, Housing and Urban Development, San Juan, 1974-1977; president, P.R. Telephone Сompany, San Juan, 1977-1978; principal, Watson & Villate, Architects and Engineers, San Juan, 1978-1985; president, Palmas Del Mar Company, Humacao, P.R., 1985-1989; private practice engineering, San Juan, since 1989; artistic director, Teatro de la Opera, San Juan, 1989-1995. Board directors Riomar Properties, Inc.

Achievements

• John Raymond Watson has been listed as a noteworthy company executive, civil engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • The Stories of Jibaro Juan

Membership

Chairman board directors Casals Festival, San Juan, 1977-1980. President Pro Arte Musical, San Juan, 1980-1984. Member vestry St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, San Juan, 1986-1991.

Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Puerto Rico Institute Engineers and Surveyors, Pinehurst Country Club, Palmas del Mar Country Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, reading, classical music.

Connections

Married Brunilda De Jesus, December 28, 1957. 1 child, John R.

Father:

Edward C. Watson

Mother:

Stella A. (Hemsley) Watson

Spouse:

Brunilda De Jesus

child:

John R. Watson