John Robert Porter

Background

Porter, John Robert was born on February 27, 1935 in Oklahoma City. Son of John Robert and Margaret Florence (Nicholson) Porter.

Education

Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1957; Master of Science, Oklahoma U., 1964.

Career

Analyst, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, 1962-1966; chief Earth Resources Program, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1966-1969; president, chairman, Earth Satellite Corporation, Rockville, Maryland., since 1969. Member space applications board National Research Council, Washington, 1983-1986, GEOSAT Committee, Norman, Oklahoma, 1972-1996.

Achievements

• John Robert Porter has been listed as a noteworthy Space technology company executive, geochemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Washington Gallery Modern Art, 1966-1967. First lieutenant United States Army, 1960-1962. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists., Chevy Chase Club.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, squash, skiing, jogging.

Connections

Married Amelie Alexanderson Wallace, June 2, 1963. Children: Jennifer A. Porter Dowling, Amelie M.

Father:

John Robert Porter

Mother:

Margaret Florence (Nicholson) Porter

Spouse:

Amelie Alexanderson Wallace

child:

Amelie M. Porter

child:

Jennifer A. Porter Dowling Porter