Robert James Whitsitt

Background

Whitsitt, Robert James was born on January 10, 1956 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Raymond Earl and Dolores June Whitsitt.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1977; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1978.

Career

Intern, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis, 1978; business tickets manager, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis, 1979; director business affairs and promotions, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis, 1980; assistant general manager, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis, 1981-1982; vice president marketing, Kansas Missouri Kings, 1982-1984; vice president, assistant general manager, Kansas Missouri Kings, 1984-1985; vice president, assistant general manager, Sacramento Kings, 1985-1986; president, Seattle Supersonics, 1986-1997; president, Portland Trail Blazers, since 1997.

Achievements

• Robert James Whitsitt has been listed as a noteworthy Professional basketball team executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Basketball Association (alternate governor, member competition and rules committee).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, jogging, reading, music.

Connections

Married Jan Leslie Sundberg. Children: Lillian Ashley, Sean James.

Father:

Raymond Earl Whitsitt

Mother:

Dolores June Whitsitt

Spouse:

Jan Leslie Sundberg

child:

Lillian Ashley Whitsitt

child:

Sean James Whitsitt