Ramon Minor Brinkman

Background

Brinkman, Ramon Minor was born on July 17, 1930 in Vicksboro, Michigan, United States. Son of Ernest Bruce and Mary (Elsinan) Brinkman.

Education

Bachelor in Economics, University Illinois, 1952. Master of Business Administration in Finance, University Michigan, 1957.

Career

Analyst Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, 1957—1959. Investment banker Prudential-Bache, New York City, 1959—1970. Executive Frank's Nursery and Crafts, Detroit, 1970—1984.

President, owner Egger Nurseries-Mill Valley, Kentfield and Novato, California. Owner Big D Leasing, Inc., Grosse Point, Michigan, since 1976, also board directors. Consultant in field; board directors National Cancer Institute Inc., Grosse Point, J.W. Korth & Company, Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1952-1955.

Achievements

• Ramon Minor Brinkman has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 1981—1984. Member of National Investor Relations Institute (board directors 1980-1983), Country Club of Detroit, Down Town Association.

Connections

Married Deanna Raarup, July 9, 1965. Children: Gunther Matthew, Derek Alexander.

Father:

Ernest Bruce Brinkman

Mother:

Mary (Elsinan) Brinkman

Spouse:

Deanna Raarup

child:

Derek Alexander Brinkman

child:

Gunther Matthew Brinkman