Jackson E. Spears Jr. ’63

Jackson E. Spears Jr. ’63, of Milwaukee; Jul. 17, of complications from a severe traumatic brain injury sustained 16 years ago. After Brown, he received his MBA from Columbia University. He entered the business world and had a career that spanned decades. He began on Wall Street as an investment banker and securities analyst and retired as a managing director from ABN AMRO Bank but kept working as a consultant until no longer physically able. He was a regular commentator on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, Reuters, and other financial venues. Until the last days of his life, he followed the opening and closing bells and frequently checked the Dow on his phone throughout the day. He was a member of the New York Athletic Club, Harvard Club of New York City, and Harvard Faculty Club, and served on numerous boards.He enjoyed international travel, fine dining, playing backgammon, reading, and being involved with charitable organizations. He is survived by his wife, Lorene; two brothers; four sisters-in-law; niece Dorothy Spears ’85; and two nephews, including William Spears Jr. ’83.