Riley P. Bechtel
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Riley P. Bechtel (born 1952) is the chairman and CEO of the Bechtel Corporation. He is the great-grandson of Warren A. Bechtel
, the founder of the company. His parents are Elizabeth Hogan and Stephen Bechtel, Jr.
, the former chairman and CEO of the company.
and Psychology
from the University of California, Davis
. After obtaining his JD/MBA from Stanford University
in 1977, Bechtel worked for the law firm of Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges. He joined Bechtel full-time in 1981, was elected President and COO in March 1989, and became CEO in June 1990. In January 1996 he also became Chairman of Bechtel. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
in 2001.
Mr. Bechtel is a director of the following companies:
He is also a member of the Trilateral Commission
and has been appointed to the President's Export Council by George W. Bush
. In 1998, he and his father Stephen, jr., were presented with the Honor Award
from the National Building Museum
for their company's contributions to America's built environment.
Bechtel resides in California with his wife Susan. He is a member of the exclusive Augusta National Golf Club
, as well as the all-male Bohemian Club
in San Francisco and attends its annual encampment, the Bohemian Grove
.
With a net worth of over $5.5 billion, Riley Bechtel is consistently ranked in the top 200 richest people in the U.S.
and the top 500 richest people in the world by Forbes Magazine.
Warren A. Bechtel
Warren A. Bechtel was the founder of the Bechtel Corporation, one of the world's largest engineering and construction services firms.-Early life:...
, the founder of the company. His parents are Elizabeth Hogan and Stephen Bechtel, Jr.
Stephen Bechtel, Jr.
Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. is, with his son Riley, co-owner of the Bechtel Corporation. He is the son of Stephen David Bechtel, Sr. and grandson of Warren A. Bechtel who founded the Bechtel Corporation.-Education:...
, the former chairman and CEO of the company.
Biography
He received a bachelor's degree in Political SciencePolitical science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
from the University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
. After obtaining his JD/MBA from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in 1977, Bechtel worked for the law firm of Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges. He joined Bechtel full-time in 1981, was elected President and COO in March 1989, and became CEO in June 1990. In January 1996 he also became Chairman of Bechtel. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. The Academy’s elected members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business, and public affairs.James Bowdoin, John Adams, and...
in 2001.
Mr. Bechtel is a director of the following companies:
- The International Council of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (since 1995)
- The Fremont GroupFremont GroupFremont Group is a private investment group based in San Francisco, California, USA. It was formerly known as Bechtel Investments, reflecting its ownership by the Bechtel family.The firm consists of three business areas:* - a private investment partnership...
(owned by the Bechtel corporation)- and The Fremont Group, in turn runs Trinity Ventures, LP
- Fremont Investors, Inc. (owned by the Bechtel corporation)
- Sequoia Ventures, Inc. (limited partner of Bechtel corporation)
He is also a member of the Trilateral Commission
Trilateral Commission
The Trilateral Commission is a non-governmental, non-partisan discussion group founded by David Rockefeller in July 1973 to foster closer cooperation among the United States, Europe and Japan.-History:...
and has been appointed to the President's Export Council by George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
. In 1998, he and his father Stephen, jr., were presented with the Honor Award
Honor Award
The National Building Museum promotes excellence in architecture, engineering, construction, planning, and design. In furtherance of that mission, the Museum instituted an annual Honor Award in 1986 to recognize individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to the U.S.'s...
from the National Building Museum
National Building Museum
The National Builders Museum, in Washington, D.C., United States, is a museum of "architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning"...
for their company's contributions to America's built environment.
Bechtel resides in California with his wife Susan. He is a member of the exclusive Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a famous men's golf club. Founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts and designed by Alister MacKenzie on the site of a former indigo plantation, the club opened for play in January 1933. Since 1934, it has played host to the annual...
, as well as the all-male Bohemian Club
Bohemian Club
The Bohemian Club is a private men's club in San Francisco, California, United States.Its clubhouse is located at 624 Taylor Street in San Francisco...
in San Francisco and attends its annual encampment, the Bohemian Grove
Bohemian Grove
Bohemian Grove is a campground located at 20601 Bohemian Avenue, in Monte Rio, California, belonging to a private San Francisco-based men's art club known as the Bohemian Club...
.
With a net worth of over $5.5 billion, Riley Bechtel is consistently ranked in the top 200 richest people in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and the top 500 richest people in the world by Forbes Magazine.