John Scott Benson

Background

Benson, John Scott was born on September 17, 1947 in Atlanta. Son of Lawrence Walker and Betty Lamar (Chick) Benson.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Vanderbilt University, 1969; Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1974.

Career

Associate, Martin, Ade, Birchfield & Johnson, Jacksonville, Florida, 1974-1978; partner, Martin, Ade, Birchfield & Johnson, Jacksonville, Florida, 1978-1988; partner, Kraemer, Kendall & Benson, Professional Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1988. Board directors Associated Unit Companies, Inc. Adjunct Professor U. Colorado College Business, Colorado Springs, since 1996.

Achievements

• John Scott Benson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Cerebral Palsy of Jacksonville, 1980-1988, president, 1986. Member Federation Council Young Men’s Christian Association Indian Guides, 1985-1986. Board directors Children's Services of Jacksonville, 1986-1988.

Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam. Member Colorado Bar Association, El Paso County Bar Association, Colorado Springs Estate Planning Council, Christian Legal Society, Christian Management Association Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: sunday school teaching, camping, skiing.

Connections

Married Louise Kathryn Sweet, July 22, 1984. Children: Nathaniel Scott, Elisabeth Sweet.

Father:

Lawrence Walker Benson

Mother:

Betty Lamar (Chick) Benson

Spouse:

Louise Kathryn Sweet

child:

Elisabeth Sweet Benson

child:

Nathaniel Scott Benson