Background
Portman, John C. was born on December 4, 1924 in Walhalla, South Carolina. Son of John Calvin and Edna (Rochester) Portman.
Portman, John C. was born on December 4, 1924 in Walhalla, South Carolina. Son of John Calvin and Edna (Rochester) Portman.
Midshipman, United States Naval Academy, 1944; Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Georgia Institute Technology, 1950; Doctor of Fine Arts, Georgia Institute Technology, 1993; Doctor of Fine Arts, Emory University, 1993; Doctor of Fine Arts, Atlanta College Art, 1993.
With, Ketchum, Gina and Sharp, Her Majesty Heatly, Associate (Architects), New York City and Atlanta, 1945-1949; With, Stevens & Wilkinson, Atlanta, 1950-1953; individual practice, Atlanta, 1953-1956; partner, Edwards and Portman (Architects), Atlanta, 1956-1968; principal, John Portman and Associations, since 1968; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, The Portman Companies, Atlanta, since 1971. Board directors Nations Bank. President Central Atlanta Progress, 1970-1972.
Honorary counsul, Denmark. Sponsor Atlanta Symphony. Member of national advisory board Georgia Institute Technology Foundation Board Inc.
Trustee Atlanta Arts Alliance, National Jewish Hospital and Research Center. Dean's advisory county Emory University School Business. Director Atlanta Chamber C. (named famous Georgian 1991).
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1944. Fellow American Institute of Architects (Atlanta Svc. to Profession award 1992). Member National CouncilArchtl.
Registration Bds., American Institute Interior Designers (honorary), Society.Internat. Business Fellows (honorary), World Trade Club (founding), Georgia Architectural and Engineering Society, Atlanta Rotary Club, Atlanta Action Forum, Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Sigma Delta.
Married Joan Newton, December 23, 1944. Children: Michael Wayne, John Calvin III, Jae Phillip, Jeffrey Lin, Jana Lee, Jarel Pennsylvania.