Background
Benbow, John Robert was born on June 1, 1931 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert and Thelma (Parr) Benbow.
Benbow, John Robert was born on June 1, 1931 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert and Thelma (Parr) Benbow.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1954. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Butler University, 1973.
Management trainee, Indiana National Bank, Indianapolis, 1954-1959; executive vice president, Indiana National Bank, Indianapolis, 1963-1968; president, Indiana National Bank, Indianapolis, 1971-1976; director, Indiana National Bank, Indianapolis, 1971-1976; chairman, chief Executive officer, Barnett Bank of Miami NA, 1977-1980; executive vice president, Barnett Banks of Florida, Inc., Miami, 1980-1983; president, Florida National Bank, Miami, 1983-1986; president, Weiner, Kane & Benbow, Inc., Miami, 1986-1988; president, Benbow & Associations, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, since 1989. Board directors International Recovery Corporation.
Trustee United Student Aid Funds, Incorporated, New York York City, 1975-1980, National Foundation for Advancement in Arts, 1986-1990. Chairman Players State Theatre, Coconut Grove, Florida, 1979. President Goodwill Industries S. Florida, Inc., 1986-1987.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1956. Member Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Marilyn Ann Alhand, December 27, 1958. Children: Karen McConkey, Susan Fernandez, Julia.