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Steven Fossett, American investor, adventurer. Board trustee Washington University; Fellow: Royal Geographical Society, Explorers Club (Explorers medal 2002); member: Academie Nationale de l'Air et de l'Elspace, Circumnavigators Club (honorary Magellan award 2003), Yacht Club de France (honorary), National Yacht Club of Ireland (honorary), Aero Club de France (honorary), Adventurers Club (honorary).

Background

Fossett, Steven was born on April 22, 1944 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States.

Career

Investor Lakota Trading, Inc., Marathon Securities, Inc.

Achievements

  • Steven Fossett has been listed as a noteworthy investor, adventurer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board trustee Washington University. Fellow: Royal Geographical Society, Explorers Club (Explorers medal 2002). Member: Academie Nationale de l'Air et de l'Elspace, Circumnavigators Club (honorary Magellan award 2003), Yacht Club de France (honorary), National Yacht Club of Ireland (honorary), Aero Club de France (honorary), Adventurers Club (honorary).

Connections

Married Peggy Fossett.

Spouse:
Peggy Fossett.

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Awards

  • Named Rolex Yachtsman of Year, United States Sailing Association, 2001. Named an Distinguished Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1998, Silver Buffalo, 1999. Named one of Ballon and Airship Hall of Fame, FAI-Central Intelligence Agency, 1997. Named to Hall of Fame, Aviation Week and Space Technology, Laureate for Operations, 2003, National Aviation Hall of Fame, 2007. Recipient Victor award (Special), Victor Sports Awards, 1995, 1997, 2003, Prix De La Vauix, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2002, Diplôme de Montgolfier, 1996, Gold Air Medal, 2002, Distinction in Exploration, National Geographic Society, 1998, Harmon Trophy, National Aeronautic Association, 1998, 2002, Prix de l'Aventure Sportive, Académie des Sports, France, 2002, Medaille de l'Aéronautique, Republique Francaise, 2003, Gold Medal, Royal Aero Club, United Kingdom, 2002, Grand Medaille de l'Aéro Club de France, 2003.