Robert Alderson Simms Sr.

Background

Sr., Robert Alderson Simms was born on September 3, 1938 in Clendenin, W. Virginia. Son of Fredrick Eugene and Helen (Gardner) Sr.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers College, 1960.

Career

Tight end, linebacker, New York Giants, New York City, 1960-1962; tight end, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1962; broker, Dominick & Dominick, New York City, 1961-1964; broker, Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, New York City, 1965-1968; sales manager, Black & Company, New York City, 1968-1972; general partner, Bear Stearns & Company. New York City, 1972-1984; chairman, Simms Capital Management, Ltd., New York City, since 1984.

Membership

Board overseers Rutgers Foundation, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1983. Served to 2dlt. United States Army, 1960-1962. Member National Options Society, New York Stock Exchange, NFL Alumni Association (circuit New York chapter 1975-1983).

Connections

Married Martha Pope, February 4, 1984. Children by previous marriage— Robert Alderson, Donald Gardner.

Father:

Fredrick Eugene Sr

Mother:

Helen (Gardner) Sr

Spouse:

Martha Pope