Background
Gardner, Stephen Symmes was born on December 26, 1921 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George F. and Mildred (Edmands) Gardner.
Gardner, Stephen Symmes was born on December 26, 1921 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George F. and Mildred (Edmands) Gardner.
Student Harvard College, 1946-1947. Master of Business Administration, Harvard, 1949.
With Girard Bank, Philadelphia, 1949-1974, president, 1966-1971, Chairman of the Board, 1971-1974. Deputy secretary Department Treasury, Washington, 1974-1978. Vice Chairman of the Board Governors Federal Reserve System.
Director INA Corporation, Amstar Corporation, Budd Company, Narco Science Industries, Millville Manufacturing Company Chairman, Greater Philadelphia Movement, 1973-1974.
Member Mayor’s Advisory Committee, 1973-1974. Board of directors United Fund, Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Philadelphia College Art, Philadelphia Development Corporation, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Fairmount Park Art Association.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (directory). Clubs: Philadelphia, Harvard of Philadelphia, Rittenhouse, Union League.
Married Consuelo Andonegui, May 15, 1943. Children: Susan C. (Mistress Lanfranco Reitlinger), Seth T., Hilary South., Pierce South., South. Symmes.