Weston Robert Christopherson

Background

Christopherson, Weston Robert was born on May 5, 1925 in Walum, North Dakota, United States. Son of Carl and Ermie (Larsen) Christopherson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University North Dakota, 1949. Juris Doctor, University North Dakota, 1951.

Career

With, Jewel Companies, Inc., Chicago, 1951-1984; president, Jewel Companies, Inc., Chicago, 1970-1980; chief Executive officer, Jewel Companies, Inc., Chicago, 1979-1984; also director, Jewel Companies, Inc., Chicago Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Northern Trust Corporation, 1984-1989; Chairman of the Board, Northern Trust Corporation, 1989-1990; also director. Director Ameritech, General American Transportation Corporation Corporation, Quaker Oats Company.

Achievements

• Weston Robert Christopherson has been listed as a noteworthy bank executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee University Chicago. Member of Economic, Chicago, Onwentsia, Old Elm, Commercial.

Connections

Married Myrna Christensen, June 8, 1951. Children: Mia Karen Kammerer, Mari Louisa Morsch, Kari Marie.

Father:

Carl Christopherson

Mother:

Ermie (Larsen) Christopherson

Spouse:

Myrna Christensen

child:

Mari Louisa Morsch Christopherson

child:

Mia Karen Kammerer Christopherson

child:

Kari Marie Christopherson