Background
Shannon, Rex Byron was born on August 26, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Rex Berthel and Helen Lorraine (Balzer) Shannon.
Shannon, Rex Byron was born on August 26, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Rex Berthel and Helen Lorraine (Balzer) Shannon.
Student, Columbia College, 1951. Bachelor, University Southern California, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Wharton School, University Pennsylvania, 1955.
Graduate, advanced management program Harvard University, 1979.
Agent Aetna Life Insurance Company, Los Angeles, 1955-1967, supervisor, 1967-1969, general agent Anaheim, California, 1969-1973. Director agencies New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1973-1975, general agent, 1975-1977, senior vice president, 1977-1982. President, chief executive officer, director Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company, Dallas, since 1982, chairman board, since 1984.
Director Allianz of America, Inc., Allianz of America Corporation, Allianz Investment Corporation. Board directors Northwestern University Insurance Institute, 1979-1982.
Member Northeastern University Institute (director), American Society Chartered Life Underwriter's (director 1971-1973), National Association Life Underwriters, General Agents and Managers Conference Clubs: Masons.
Married Mary Josephine Milham, April 21, 1956. Children: Rex Matthew, Wade Russell.