Background

Simmons, Kennett Lynn was born on December 15, 1941 in Baton Rouge. Son of Earl Alzie and Edna Lucille (Lackey) Simmons.

Education

Bachelor, Rice University, 1963. Master of Arts, Rice University, 1971. Postgraduate, University Texas.

Career

Vice president Prudential Insurance Company American, Newark, 1963-1985. Chief executive officer Peak Healthcare Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1985-1986. Chairman, chief executive officer United healthcare corporation, Minnetonka, Minnesota, since 1986.

Achievements

• Kennett Lynn Simmons has been listed as a noteworthy health care executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Children from previous marriage: Michael Sean, Rachel Elizabeth, John Seth. Married second Judith Anne Barnum, May 7, 1983.

Father:

Earl Alzie Simmons

Mother:

Edna Lucille (Lackey) Simmons

Spouse:

second Judith Anne Barnum