John Richard Preston

Background

Preston, John Richard was born on July 1, 1945 in Cleveland. Son of Stanley Walter and Lillian H. (Nyland) Preston.

Education

Bachelor, Bowling Green U., 1967; Juris Doctor, Case Western Reserve U., 1970.

Career

Associate, Rollins & Mosesson, Cleveland, 1971-1973; assistant counsel, Union Commerce Bank, Cleveland, 1973-1975; assistant vice president, Society National Bank, Cleveland, 1975-1977; senior vice president, general counsel, secretary, First Oklahoma Bankcorp., Oklahoma City, 1977-1981; counsel, secretary, First Penn Corporation, Oklahoma City, 1981-1982; of counsel, Kornfeld & Franklin, Oklahoma City, 1982-1988; member firm, Kornfeld & Franklin, Oklahoma City, 1989-1990; of counsel, Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City, since 1990. Director Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, since 1989.

Achievements

• John Richard Preston has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1970-1978. Member American Bar Association, American Society Corporation Sections, Federal Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, A.D.R. Committee (chairman arbitration rule subcommittee), American Arbitration Association (arbitration panel), National Association Securities Dealers (arbitration panel), Oak Tree Golf Club, Oak Tree Country Club.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Linda K. Nelson, August 12, 1967. 1 child, Kate Nelson.

Father:

Stanley Walter Preston

Mother:

Lillian H. (Nyland) Preston

Spouse:

Linda K. Nelson

child:

Kate Nelson Preston