Background
Stephens, Lester John was born on September 14, 1943 in New York City. Son of Lester John and Margaret (Tableman) Stephens.
Stephens, Lester John was born on September 14, 1943 in New York City. Son of Lester John and Margaret (Tableman) Stephens.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Pace U., 1966; Master of Business Administration in Finance, Pace U., 1970; graduate certified Stonier School, Rutgers University, 1973; graduate certified Amos Tuck School, Dartmouth College, 1983; postgraduate, University of Pennsylvania, 1985.
Various positions in accounting and finance, Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1966-1974; vice-president, director international accounting, Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1974-1977; vice-president, director finance projects, Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1977-1983; vice-president, director finance reporting, Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1983-1985; chief finance officer, international sector, Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1985-1987; corporation controller, Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, since 1987. Chairman finance reporting committee New York Clearing House. Chairman accounting, finance committee Bank Administration Institute, 1989-1991.
Member advisory county Pace U. Served as sergeant United States National Guard, 1966-1971. Member Finance Executives Institute, City Midday Club, Skytop Club.
Married Suzanne M. Ekkers.