Background
Wilson, Robert James Montgomery was born on February 8, 1920 in Millbrook, New York, United States. Son of Albert James Montgomery and Charlotte (Kaye) Wilson.
Wilson, Robert James Montgomery was born on February 8, 1920 in Millbrook, New York, United States. Son of Albert James Montgomery and Charlotte (Kaye) Wilson.
Graduate, Choate School, 1938; Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1942.
Securities analyst buying department, Union Securities Corporation, New York City, 1946-1949;
securities analyst, Union Service Corporation, New York City, 1949-1959;
vice president, Union Service Corporation, 1959-1962;
president, director, Surveyor Fund, Inc. (formerly General Public Service Corporation), New York City, 1962-1971;
with, Rockefeller Family and Associates, 1972-1975;
president, Adams Express Company. New York City, 1975-1986;
also board directors, Adams Express Company.
New York City, since 1975;
president, Petroleum & Resources Corporation (formerly Petroleum Corporation American), New York City, 1975-1986;
also board directors, Petroleum & Resources Corporation (formerly Petroleum Corporation American), New York City, since 1975. Member of advisory investment committee Maryland. State Retirement Systems, 1979-1982.
Board directors Association Publicly Traded Investment Companies, 1968-1971, chairman, 1969-1971.
Member 1940 Fahnestock Expedition of America Museum Natural History to South Seas. Served to captain Army of the United States, World World War World War II. Member Maryland. Club.
Married Yvette Laneres, May 10, 1952. Children— Robert James Montgomery, Olivia Laneres Wilson Welbourn, Geoffrey Laneres.