Background
Goldschmidt, Neil Edward was born on June 16, 1940 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Son of Lester H. and Annette (Levin) Goldschmidt.
Goldschmidt, Neil Edward was born on June 16, 1940 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Son of Lester H. and Annette (Levin) Goldschmidt.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University Oregon, 1963. Bachelor of Laws, University California, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Portland, 1980.
Attorney Legal Aid Oregon, 1967-1970. Commissioner City of Portland, 1971-1972, mayor, 1973-1979. Secretary United States Department Transportation, Washington, 1979-1981.
Vice president international marketing Nike, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, 1981—1985, president Canada, 1981—1985. Governor State of Oregon, 1987-1991. Owner Neil Goldschmidt, Inc., since 1991.
Director National Semi-Conductor Corporation, Gelco Corporation.
Civil rights worker, Mississippi, 1964. Former chairman transportation committee United States Conference Mayors, also chairman housing and community development committee. Former co-chairman energy task force National League Cities.
Board directors Kaiser Permanente Foundation Health Plan, since 1981.
Married Margaret Wood. Children: Joshua, Rebecca.