Background
Blomquist, Robert Oscar was born on August 19, 1930 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Son of Oscar and Adeline Louise (Hotaling) Blomquist.
Blomquist, Robert Oscar was born on August 19, 1930 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Son of Oscar and Adeline Louise (Hotaling) Blomquist.
Bachelor, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1952. Master of Science, Columbia, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Thiel College, 1999.
With, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1957-1976; general manager, Chase Manhattan Bank, United Kingdom, 1970; regional executive, Chase Manhattan Bank, United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Africa, 1971; senior vice president, group executive, Chase Manhattan Bank, Europe and Africa, 1971-1974; senior vice president, group executive, National Banking Group, 1975-1976; president, director, Chase Manhattan Leasing Corporation president, director, Chase National Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation president, director, Chase Manhattan Realty Leasing Corporation, 1974-1976; chairman, Chase Banks-International, Chicago, Los Angeles and Houston, 1974-1976; president, director, Franklin State Bank, Somerset, New Jersey, 1976-1980; vice chairman, director, Mercantile Bank (National Association), St.Louis, 1980-1987; executive vice president, chief credit officer, Integra Finance Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1988-1993; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Lutheran Brotherhood Life Insurance Company, Minneapolis, since 1993. Board directors Robert Morris Associations, 1987-1988.
Board of directors Luther N.W. Seminary, St. Paul, 1982-1985. Trustee Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania, since 1988. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1959.
Member Kelly Greens Country Club (Fort Myers, Florida), University Club (St. Louis), Minneapolis Club, Duquesne Club (Pittsburgh).
Married Audrey M. Korn, April 4, 1954. Children: Dana C., Carin E.