Background
Stein,, Sydney was born on October 24, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Sydney and Clara (Meyer) Stein.
Stein,, Sydney was born on October 24, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Sydney and Clara (Meyer) Stein.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1923.
With A.G. Becker & Company (investment bankers), 1923-1932. Founder, investment counsel Sydney Stein, Junior & Associates (now Stein Roe & Farnham), 1932-late 70's. Consultant, administrative and organization problems war supply and international relations Federal Bureau Budget, Washington, 1941-1945.
Chairman board, treasurer Leich Electric Company, Genoa, Illinois, 1945-1950. Director Stein Roe & Farnham Balanced Fund, Inc., 1948-1976, Stein Roe & Farnham Capital Opportunities Fund, 1954-1976, Stein Roe & Farnham Stock Fund, Inc., 1963-1976. Consultant to President and director Bureau Budget on structure and operations government, 1961-1967.
Member Advisory Committee Private Enterprise in Foreign Aid, 1964-1965. Member President's Special Panel Federal Salaries, 1965, Randall Advisory Panel on Federal Pay Systems, 1961-1963.
Life trustee University Chicago. Trustee Brookings Institution, Washington, 1960-1991, vice chairman board, 1967-1971. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Clubs: Tavern (Chicago), Quadrangle (Chicago), Attic (Chicago), Standard (Chicago), Mid-America (Chicago), Commercial (Chicago), Arts (Chicago), Chicago (Chicago). Cosmos (Washington).
Married Jeannette Shambaugh, January 7, 1936 (divorced 1972). Children: Nancy Stein Seasholes, Susan Stein Elmendorf, Edith Carol Stein. Married Nancy Lilley, September 28, 1983.