Background
Gorkom, Jerome William Van was born on August 6, 1917 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of A.G. and Elizabeth (Laux) Van Gorkom.
Gorkom, Jerome William Van was born on August 6, 1917 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of A.G. and Elizabeth (Laux) Van Gorkom.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1939; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1941.
Law associate, Kix Miller, Baar & Morris, Chicago, 1945-1947; accountant, Arthur Andersen & Company, 1947-1954; partner, Arthur Andersen & Company, 1954-1956; treasurer, contractor, Trans Union Corporation, Chicago, since 1956; director, Trans Union Corporation, since 1957; vice president, Trans Union Corporation, 1958-1960; executive vice president, Trans Union Corporation, 1960-1963; president, Trans Union Corporation, 1963-1978; Chairman of the Board, Trans Union Corporation, 1978-1982; under secretary, Department State, 1982-1983. Managing director Chicago Housing Authority, 1987-1988.
Chairman board Lyric Opera of Chicago. Chairman Chicago School Finance Authority, 1980-1989. With United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945.
Member of Chicago, Mid America, Comml, Onwentsia, Pauma Valley Country.
Married Betty Jean Alexander, June 27, 1942. Children: Gayle, Lynne.