Background
Gillett, George Nield was born on October 22, 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Nield and Alyce (Herbert) Gillett.
Gillett, George Nield was born on October 22, 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Nield and Alyce (Herbert) Gillett.
Student, Amherst College Bachelor of Arts, Dominican College, Racine, 1961.
With, McKinsey and Company, Inc. (management consultant), 1964-1967;
business manager, Miami Dolphins, 1966-1967;
president, Harlem Globetrotters, Inc., 1967-1970;
president, Globetrotter Communications, Inc., Chicago, 1970-1976;
vice-chairman, Globe Broadcasting Company, 1976-1978;
chairman, Wausau Finance Corporation, Wisconsin, since 1969;
chairman, Lease Management Corporation, Chicago, since 1973;
president, Juneau Supply Company, Inc., since 1977;
president, Wausau Energy Corporation, since 1977;
chairman, Gillett Holdings, Inc., since 1978;
chairman, Gillett Communications Company, since 1978;
chairman, Packerland Packing Company, Inc., 1978-1994;
owner, chairman, Vail Associations, Inc., Colorado, since 1985;
chairman, Citizens Bank & Trust, Wausau, Wisconsin, 1986;
Chairman, ceo, Gillett Holdings Inc., Vail, Colorado. Chairman The Norris Farm, Inc., since 1988.
Director Endata, Inc., Third National Bank, Nashville.
Member Young Presidents Organisation. Member Executive Committee Middle Tennessee council BoyScouts American. Board directors United Way.
Trustee United States Ski Edns. Foundation; member Vail Valley Foundation. Member American Meat Association, Alexis de Tocqueville Society, National Ski Areas Association.
Married Rose Foster, August 5, 1967;children: George Nield III, Alexander, Andrew, Foster.