Background
Nelson, John Robert was born on April 25, 1939 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Earl John and Adrienne (Springs) Nelson.
Nelson, John Robert was born on April 25, 1939 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Earl John and Adrienne (Springs) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1961. Master of Arts in International Studies, University Denver, 1964. Bachelor of Science in Foreign Trade Management, American Graduate School International Management, Phoenix, 1965.
Vice president, Citibank (National Association), New York City, Amsterdam, London, 1965-1977; senior vice president, Scandinavian Bank Ltd., New York City, 1977-1979; president, DnC American Banking Corporation (formerly Nordic American Banking Corporation), New York City, since 1979. Board directors Nordic West Capital International, New York City, Vesta American Insurance Company.
Chairman American-Scandinavian Foundation, New York City, since 1985. Member national committee Raoul Wallenberg Foundation. Member Norwegian American C. of Chamber (board directors, president 198&—), Finnish American Chamber of Commerce (president 1981-1983), Swedish Council of America (Royal Roundtable, since 1983).
Clubs: New York Yacht, Riverside Yacht (Connecticut).
Married Susan Gene Otley, August 31, 1963. Children: Joshua Benton, Kara Elizabeth, Jonathan Curtis.